Post on 26-Jun-2015
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Culture shock
is
“ the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life “
also a simple travel to
another type of life
One of the most common
causes of culture shock
involves individuals in
a foreign environment
One of the most common
causes of culture shock
involves individuals in
a foreign environment
Educational differences
“ The chance to live and study in a new culture is a privilege which is not given to
everyone ,,
Social differences
As well as educational differences, ESL
students coming to FIS experience many social differences that
may cause stress
Negotiation phase
differences between the old and new culture become
apparent and may create anxiety
The effects of school shock
Among the more common physical
reactions are tiredness, sleeplessness or
oversleeping, headaches and stomach aches and susceptibility to illness.
The effects of school shock
Among the more common physical
reactions are tiredness, sleeplessness or
oversleeping, headaches and stomach aches and susceptibility to illness.
The emotional effects can
include anxiety,
irritability, aggressivene
ss or depression.
The emotional effects can
include anxiety,
irritability, aggressivene
ss or depression.
“ HOW TO HELP
STUDENTS OVERCOME SCHOOL
SHOCK ,,
some way of switching off from the pressures of academic work
CULTURE OF THE SCHOOL AND IS CONTINUING TO
EXHIBIT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR
BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AT HOME
The chance to live and study in a
new culture is a privilege which is not
given to everyone
"The chance to live and study in a new culture is
a privilege which is not given to
everyone. Although your child
maybe suffering a little now, she is almost certain to look back on her time
at FIS asn one of the most important and enriching experiences of her life."
RE F E R E N C E S
http://www.oired.vt.edu/cesa/currentstudents/cs_culturalshock
http://esl.fis.edu/parents/advice/shock.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock
Norfarihah Mardhiah Bt Osman 2010312027 BM111 5A