YOLA 01: Culture Shock - p1

impact
'Culture shock' describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to one which is unfamiliar.

have traveled abroad
It is an experience described by people who have traveled abroad to work, live or study.

on holiday
Culture shock can be felt to a certain extent even when abroad on holiday.

ways
It includes the shock of a new environment, meeting lots of new people and learning the ways of a different country.

separated
It also includes the shock of being separated from important people in your life, like family, friends, colleagues, and teachers.

uncertainty
The people you would normally talk to at times of uncertainty, people who give you support and guidance, are no longer nearby.

familiar
When familiar sights, sounds, smells or tastes are no longer there, you can miss them very much.

out of all proportion
If you are tired and jet-lagged when you arrive, small things can be upsetting and out of all proportion to their real significance.