Also called “reentry,” reverse culture shock is the reaction to returning back home after experiencing another culture and is common among students who study abroad. Most study abroad programs prepare their student for culture shock, providing them with resources and information on how to adapt to a new culture away from your life back home. However, what students should be most worried about is the thoughts of disconnect and depression when returning home.
British Invasion
First published in 1865, Alice In Wonderland is a story that has enchanted us for nearly 150 years. A love letter to us daydreamers, the story’s mass appeal with children and adults alike has brought us to the point that just mentioning it can conjure images of the grinning Cheshire Cat (Grumpy Cat’s long lost cousin?), rabbits, and tea parties.
“Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world…” You’ve all heard Journey’s song. Well, I am just a small town girl- but my world is far from lonely. I come from the small suburb of Laurel Springs, New Jersey. My town has just a little over 1,000 people in it, and two stoplights. In fact, the only thing…
The British brought us tea, but they did not bring us their ritualistic tea drinking habits. After living in Scotland for a few months and being blessed with many English and Scottish friends during my travels, I have much experience with the ins and outs of tea. I find myself buying loads of it when I come home and then…