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Tag Archives: culture shock
Are You a Victim of Culture Shock?
From country to country, people find many disparities in different cultures other than their own. Consequently, these differences may effect a certain person in manners unprecedented to them before the encounter. The state of frustration involved in this case is referred to … Continue reading
Are you Americanized?
When I first arrived Bucknell I was excited because everyone else was excited. Upperclass men wearing orange t-shirts jumping up and down, while screaming “Charles Yang from California is here!” A new environment, new people,traditions and rules, I have to … Continue reading
Culture Shock
Studying abroad is definitely an idea as crazy as it can be, not to say traveling after a 13-hour flight from China in East Asia to a different world in North America. Language has been the greatest barrier for me … Continue reading
College Culture Shock
Freshmen encounter massive amounts of culture shock when they head off to college. My experience at Bucknell so far has been no exception. I came to Bucknell early through a pre-orientation trip and that is when the “Honeymoon” phase of my … Continue reading
Cultural Shock
The very first moment I’m in Bucknell, it was a relief. With 24+ hours of flight and 5 hours of the shuttle bus, I just want to have a rest on my new bed. When I got off the shuttle bus, … Continue reading
My Dear Culture Shock
It was a super sunny day when I arrived at Bucknell in August. I had not seen this kind of blue sky with white clouds before in China. There are so few people on the road so the road looks … Continue reading
Culture Shock: Featuring Lily Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines
“Here’s your ID, don’t lose it. Here is your key, don’t lose that either. Welcome to Bucknell!” That was the first interaction I had on Bucknell University’s campus. It was move-in day and I was filled with excitement and nerves. … Continue reading