3. What is Cultural Shock
Why to be prepared
How to deal successfully

22. Denial Commitment
Resistance Exploration
Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

23. Denial
• Avoid the
topic of the
change
• Naive
enthusiasm
Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

24. • “Why me?”
• Show anger
• Complain
• Feel
overwhelmed,
depressed
Resistance
Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

25. Symptoms – Stage 2
 Anxiety  Homesickness
 Helplessness  Boredom
 Depression  Fatigue
 Self doubt  Paranoia
 Feelings of  Physical
inadequacy Ailments

26. • Are energetic
• Learn and
discover
possibilities
• People are
ready to plan
for the future
Exploration
Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

27. Commitment
• Able to
leverage
opportunitie
s
• Feel
accountable
for the Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
results

28. When you go… When you’re back