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What is "Culture"? "Culture" means the arts, beliefs, and customs that make up a way of life for a group of people at a certain time. Sigmund Freud referred to "culture" as a prohibition. (,then can we really assimilate foreign culture??)

Culture shock is often caused by the differences of language, climate, religion, food, educational system, body language, decision-making method, expression of feelings, etc.

It is a must, and perhaps indispensable especially when you enter a new world leaving your own world behind.

Listen! When you encounter culture shock, I believe you've got a golden opportunity to develop your personality through broadening your ideas and accumulating your life experiences, it will eventually enrich you yourself, thus you are considered lucky when compared to those who'd never have a chance to explore themselves to cultureshock.

Click here to know " How to Cope with Culture Shock"

　

Now, please tell us what kind of culture shock you (or your friends) experienced so far. If you don't want to talk to us right now, it is OK if you just listen to the others. Anyhow, visit more rooms, please.

Please bring your own ideas to the Forum of the Cross-cultural Counseling House!