Many students are not prepared for experiencing unexpected culture-shock when they return home.
Home is always comfortable... right? Not always. Your travel adventures gave you stories, thoughts
and challenges. You may feel very changed from your travels abroad.
While you were away, life continued at home too. People you were close to have had experiences and events without you. As a result, when your come back, life at home just may not feel like it did before you left. This is reverse culture shock. It is very common and worth understanding.
A resource that you may find interesting is What's Up With Culture, Module 2: Reentry.
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