1. Culture Shock International Student Orientation Culture Shock & Cultural Awareness

2. Culture Shock International Student Orientation

3. Culture Shock International Student Orientation

4. Culture Shock International Student Orientation what aids culture shock? Preconceptions Stereotypes & Practical differences!

5. Culture Shock International Student Orientation How can a culture be different- some examples! General Behaviour -q ueuing ? -personal space? -noise levels? Humour Dry? Silly? Sarcastic? Education system -Different styles of teaching, learning and assessment Language -Pronunciation & local accents -Different meanings! -Slang Food -ingredients -ways of cooking -ways of eating Customs & Traditions -Sunday lunch -Afternoon tea -Festivals

6. Culture Shock International Student Orientation So, in summary, remember… culture shock is perfectly normal when moving into a culture different from your own instead of thinking of a culture as ‘strange’, try to think of it as ‘different’ and appreciate it immerse yourself into the culture, meet and make friends this is the best way to adapt to a new culture Travel explore and enjoy -responsibly!! and finally… STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY IN THE UK IS AN EXPERIENCE! YOU WILL GET AS MUCH OUT OF IT AS YOU PUT IN… MAKE THE EFFORT AND TAKE THE INITIATIVE, AND YOU’LL HAVE A GREAT TIME!

7. Culture Shock International Student Orientation