Navigating Culture Shock While Studying Abroad

Categories: Intercultural EducationStoriesCulture shock is an inevitable phenomenon for those who wander beyond their comfort zones. Zero degree of preparation can prepare one to a new way of life and thinking without experiencing feelings of culture shock.   According to Milton Bennett, culture shock, primarily recognized as ‘intercultural sensitivity,’ is a phenomenon that consists of six stages one emotionally transcends throughout their journey. This process is essentially the transition...