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Studying abroad: culture shock

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “culture shock” means when studying abroad?
What might be the hardest part of studying in a new country: language, food, or making friends? Why?
What could make a new place start to feel like “home”?

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Studying abroad: culture shock

Arriving abroad: excitement and then missing home (00:00 – 01:26)

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1. At the beginning, what does the speaker say was exciting to see in the new country?

The shopping and the nightlife
The sports stadiums
The beaches and the wildlife
The architecture, the culture, and the people

2. As time passed, what feeling became stronger for the speaker?

They decided to stop speaking English
They became angry about the university rules
They started to miss things and felt far away from friends and family
They felt bored and wanted to change schools

3. What term do people warn the speaker about?

Culture shock
Jet lag
Reverse culture shock
Exam stress

Studying abroad: culture shock

Differences: phrases, lifestyle, transport, and food (01:26 – 02:36)

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1. One student says one of the biggest differences was:

The weather and the rain
The phrases people used
The cost of rent
The university timetable

2. What makes the student say “I was really overwhelmed”?

The new way of life and new surroundings
Finding the classes too easy
Not having enough money for food
Having no internet connection

3. What helps one student bond with their flatmates?

Studying together every night
Going on weekend trips
Joining a football team
Cooking a lot at home

Studying abroad: culture shock

Coping strategies and adjustment: support, friends, and confidence (02:36 – 04:01)

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1. Who does someone suggest the student should speak to when feeling homesick?

A travel agent
A doctor at the hospital
The police
The welfare advisors

2. What is one suggestion to make the student’s room feel better?

Sell their belongings
Invite family to live with them
Decorate the room to make it feel more homely
Move to a new building

3. By the end, how does the speaker feel about the experience?

It was only useful for learning grammar
It was a mistake and they regret it
It was too easy to change them
It was the best decision they’ve ever made

Studying abroad: culture shock

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1. Which sequence best matches the experience described in the video?

Studying only → no social life → failing classes
Fear at first → anger → immediate success
Boredom → quitting → returning home
Excitement → feeling overwhelmed/homesick → adjustment and confidence

2. What is one main cause of culture shock mentioned in the video?

Too many holidays
Having no classes to attend
Unfamiliar phrases and different daily life
Not being allowed to travel

3. What helped the students adjust most in the video?

Making friends and joining activities/societies
Staying in their room all the time
Avoiding local people
Only eating food from home

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Studying abroad: culture shock

Which part of culture shock do you think would be hardest for you (language, food, transport, or making friends)? Why?
What are two practical things someone can do when they feel homesick in a new country?
The video mentions learning local phrases. How important is slang for feeling comfortable in a new culture?
Do you think studying abroad can “transform” someone’s life? What kinds of changes might happen?