“Travel Has Ruined My Life”
I have been undone, my life has been altered, many previous dreams shattered, and above all, my…
Reverse Culture Shock
Maintaining Relationships You Developed Abroad
The friendships and romantic relationships that develop during time spent living or studying abroad can be some…
Transitioning to the Transition: Packing Your Mind & Your Suitcase Before You Go Home
Expecting some sort of transitional period upon your return home is essential in making sense of your…
Reverse Culture Shock: In Coming Home You Realize What You’ve Taken for Granted
Today, having international experiences is becoming increasingly important, especially as students are becoming more competitive by nature…
From International Adventures to Interviews
So you’ve just returned home from your travels, had a home-cooked meal, and one night in your…
American Fish in a British Pond: How Cultural Similarities Exacerbate Differences
In my work helping Americans apply to graduate programs in Great Britain, one of my tasks is…
Three Ways to Live Abroad While Back at Home
No, you hadn’t found the secret to an instant confidence boost; you were studying abroad. Despite the…
Maintaining Wanderlust: How to Travel at Home
I am not the first person to say this, but even hearing it from someone else doesn’t…
The Challenges of Reverse Culture Shock for a Student Who is Blind
There, I surfed, went horseback riding in Monteverde, zip-lined on the longest lines in Latin America, visited…
6 Ways to Cope With Reverse Culture Shock
You’re scarcely the only one in this situation. Most people expect a difficult transitional period when moving…
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