Culture shock video.
The video appeared to me like an accurate representation of my own experience. It shows that cultural shock and home sickness affect some people more than others but definitely underlines the fact that moving to an unknown culture definitely require some degree of open mindedness.
The "honeymoon phase" described in the video is somewhat what I experienced when I first arrive in the USA. There is always some curiosity and excitement going along with a new experience, however once the new experience is not that new anymore and that it starts looking more like a routine, the excitement definitely comes down. People might realize that the culture they were part of their entire life is not there anymore. The fact that ones' bases and fundamentals are not present may represent a trap that can be scary to be in.
It is possible to overcome this feeling by realizing that it is just another way of living and that adaptation is not impossible. Accepting and understanding a foreign culture is the first step towards adaptation. Some people may have more difficulties than other to adapt, which makes the transition harder, but the key is to stay open minded.
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