In the Culture Shock video, some of the student reflected on what it was like to first step on the university’s campus because it was an unfamiliar place. At times I could tell that it was perhaps difficult for them because they’re in a new environment with people they do not know, so it would take some time to get used to. Also, sometimes things that other students would say, especially the American students, they would not understand because it may be a joke that only Americans would understand or people who are more Westernized would. That is one thing about culture shock is that a lot of the language, including jokes or metaphors, a person may not understand, but also mannerisms. For me I do not recall experience culture shock prior to my class trip to Russia in January 2014. One thing that surprised me about the Russian culture is that they do not smile in their photos, which coming from America where it seems as though everyone smiles, this through me off guard. However, just as in America, people are quite proud to be Russian and they take great pride in their arts. One of the expectations that I have for those experience culture shock is that there would be other people who would be willing to help those dealing with culture shock get adjusted to the society better, by befriending them or providing resources for them.
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