Comments on: Culture Shock, Homesickness, And The “Aha Moment”

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[...] Barcelona does have one up on many of the other cities and countries that I visited, as it was the first of my “Aha Moments“. [...]

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Studying Abroad In Beijing Beyond The Basics | The Study Abroad Blog — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:39:28 +0000

[...] experience culture shock to some degree no matter what country you’re studying abroad in, but I’d bet that most [...]

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Sat, 04 May 2013 10:12:51 +0000

[...] admit listening to music from back home is one of the best ways to combat homesickness, but it’s also one of the worst ways to improve your language skills. The obvious solution is to [...]

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By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:54:00 +0000

Thanks so much for this post… I’m on my second day in Vienna, waiting for classes to start and the phrase “what the hell am I doing here” has been running through my head quite a bit. You’re definitely right about enjoying the experience- I had a fantastic time walking through the city today- but I think my homesickness will disappear once I start classes and get the chance to meet people. It’s tough being in a country where you know absolutely no one and can barely speak the language!

By: Homesick and Culture-shock: What’s the Difference? « William Penn University Study Abroad

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:47:36 +0000

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By: Nate Nault

Nate Nault — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:59:00 +0000

Hey Sarah, one of the most beneficial parts of studying abroad for me was learning to be comfortable with occasionally being uncomfortable/not totally in control. Going for a walk, taking a few deep breaths, and enjoying the surroundings is always a great help, and as I always recommend, step back for a minute and try to think about the awesomeness of the opportunity you have ahead of you!

By: Sarah Laverty

Sarah Laverty — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Been in Spain for about 4 days now and I understand what you mean when you say you felt the “what the hell am I doing here” feeling! I love the culture, and most people have been lovely but when you’re eating tapas alone or struggling to understand what people are saying when you’re flat hunting I wonder why I’m bothering when I could be home when I’m totally in control. I’ve tried to just go to the beach or rambla and sit still for a minute and just take in my lovely surroundings. Tends to help!

By: Nate Nault

Nate Nault — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:03:00 +0000

No problem, it’s always helpful to know you’re not alone!

By: Living in Japan: Homesickness and Culture Shock | Oh My Japan!

Living in Japan: Homesickness and Culture Shock | Oh My Japan! — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:10:44 +0000

[...] actual home, but now I know what it is, it’s lessened quite a bit. It also helped reading a blog post about it all, and made me realise that I’m not the only one. It had an anecdote about a girl [...]