Culture Shock : Episode 1

About this episode

This episode explores the foundation for understanding culture shock and its stages, featuring insights from the language assistants team and guest George Wilson.

This episode explores the foundation for understanding culture shock. Join the language assistants team with Saskia, Rand and Aobh as we dive into what culture shock is, the stages it involves, and why it’s such a universal experience for exchange students. We are joined also by George Wilson, the English and School Education Country Lead for British Council France. Through stories, expert insights, and practical examples, this episode will equip listeners with the knowledge to recognize and manage the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies life abroad.

People in this episode

Hosts: Saskia, Rand, Aobh

Guest: George Wilson

Topics covered

• culture shock
• exchange students
• emotional experiences
• cultural understanding
• language assistants

Keywords

• culture shock
• exchange students
• emotional rollercoaster
• cultural understanding
• British Council

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Council, British Council France

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