Individual Level:

All individuals are, in some

respects, like no other individuals.
Group Level:
All individuals are, in some respects,
like some other individuals.
Universal Level:
All individuals are, in some respects,
like all other individual.
Adjustment and
adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /
cultural
shock
Adjustment /
recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
- Preparation
- Curiosity
- Anxiety
- Expectations
- Doubts
- Farewells


Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
1. Preparation (visa, paper work, flights,
housing, finances, registration).

2. Information (procedures, steps,
regulations, checklists).

3. Clear goals.

4. Communication.

5. Self evaluation.

6. Open-minded attitude.


- Getting settled
- Fascination
- Curiosity
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Change


Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation / anxiety
Reentry shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
1. Language

2. Locations

3. Organization, regulations, procedures

4. Social interactions

5. Decision Making

- Homesick
- Academic challenges
- Confusion
- Loneliness
- Anxiety
- Negativity


Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
1. Social support
2. Understanding
3. Guidance
4. Contact with family and friends
5. Listening and learning
6. Getting to know more about the University,
places, people, culture
7. Getting involve
8. Goals setting
- Learning and better understanding
of self and new culture
- Stability familiarity
- Satisfaction and personal growth
- More stability
- Better understanding
- More energy and focus
Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
1. Decision making
2. Changes
3. Paper work
4. Anxiety
5. Readjustment
6. Re-entry
7. Expectations

Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
1. Information
2. Evaluation
3. Goal setting
4. Readjustments
5. Decision making
6. Change and readiness
Adjustment and adaptation
Honeymoon
Crisis /cultural shock
Adjustment / recovery
Preparation /
anxiety
Reentry
shock
The W-Curve of Intercultural sojourning
Based on Oberg (1960)
Cultural Shock
Language
Academics
Family and friends
Decision making
Organization living arrangements
Social interactions
Future planning
Adjustment

Approachability
Visibility
Contact
Information
Resources
Guidance
Encouragement
Support
Feedback
Time


Self Awareness (own biases,
attitudes and believes).

Knowledge (exposure to cultures,
open mind, information).

Skills (active listening, respect,
acceptance).
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