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Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey

Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey. Lu, Bing-Ren (Ben). 137 different nationalities. Globalization. The definition. Culture shock is defined as a psychological disorientation that most people experience when living in a culture markedly different from one’s own. For example, the learning

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Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey

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  1. Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey • Lu, Bing-Ren (Ben) 137 different nationalities

  2. Globalization

  3. The definition Culture shock is defined as a psychological disorientation that most people experience when living in a culture markedly different from one’s own.For example, the learning journey in Sydney, Australia.

  4. Jurlique vs. Shearing How many Jurliques did you buy?

  5. When will it happen ? Culture shock occurs when our cultural clues, the signs and symbols which guide social interaction, are stripped away. A difficult part of this process for adults is the experience of feeling like children again, of not knowing instinctively the ‘right’ thing to do. (put your foot in your mouth)

  6. Symptoms of Culture Shock Homesickness calling home much more often than usual Boredom why the curriculum is so tedious Withdrawal avoiding to meet people, feeling vulnerable Excessive sleep sleeping like a log, insomnia Compulsive eating/drinking gourmand gulping Irritability having an increased need for hygiene Stereotyping host nationals black suit, lanky Hostility towards host nationals high brow

  7. Phases of Culture Shock • Stage 1 honeymoon stage • Stage 2 disillusionment stage • Stage 3 understanding stage • Stage 4 integration stage • Stage 5 re-entry stage

  8. Coping with culture shock • Brushup about the country and its culture before you leave. • Be open-minded about the culture you visit. • Remember, there are always resources that you can use and friends that you can count on. • Don't forget the good things you already have! • Learn to include a regular form of physical activity in your routine.(walk) • Be happy and excited for this opportunity.

  9. Breaking the Ice! No heater! And we managed to survive the coldest winter in 20 years!

  10. We are the Brave Diggers!

  11. Children-friendly signs

  12. All “Men” are created equal

  13. Enlightening learning It’s all “Greek” to me! Theodora Lafkas A chiropractor or a quack?

  14. Challenging Learning Newtown : Chasing Game Jill Catherine Murray

  15. Stimulating Teaching Kathy Rushton : Ni hao!

  16. Lovely Janelle Best wishes to our super nanny Janelle Adams

  17. Nostalgic, exotic, wholesome

  18. Do as the Aussies do

  19. Do as the Aussies do

  20. Hey, diggers! Today isn’t the ANZAC Day! These photos were taken in the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens Do as the Aussies do

  21. School Visits Berala Public School Catholic English Intensive Centre

  22. CIEC, Lewisham

  23. Beverly Hills North

  24. Burwood Public School

  25. St Jeromes Primary School

  26. Sydney Opera House

  27. Sydney Opera House Bangarra Dance Theater—TrueStories I’m here! Ellen, Sheena, Eunice and me.

  28. Taronga Zoo Animals have the best view of Sydney.

  29. Circular Quay • Circular Quay • Darling Harbour • Manly Wharf • Watson Bay • Bondi Beach What’s in a name?

  30. Featherdale Wildlife Park Encounter with koalas and kangaroos!

  31. Blue Mountains

  32. Tobruk Sheep Station • Boomerang Throwing • Billy Tea and Damper • Sheep Mustering and Drafting • Sheep Shearing • Whip Cracking Ben has a little lamb…

  33. Tobruk Sheep Station August 4th, 2007 Saturday

  34. Boomerang Throwing Nice Throw! Stockman boomerang Sheena

  35. Billy Tea and Damper Yummy!

  36. Sheep Mustering and Drafting

  37. Sheep Shearing A very blood-curdling experience!

  38. Whip Cracking I know how to handle my hubby and honey!

  39. Wollombi—Thullii Dreaming Like a bridge over troubled water, I’ll lay me down.

  40. Wollombi--Greeting

  41. Wollombi—Cave Printing Give me a /your hand?!

  42. Clapsticks We’re going on a kangaroo hunt!

  43. Bush Tucker BBQ Lunch Serving Checking Enjoying Toasting

  44. Thullii Dreaming Dance

  45. Thullii Dreaming Dance

  46. Didjeridu Performing

  47. Farewell the Ngemba Way Monkey King?

  48. Undercliff Winery My coke is the best! Mr., try my best brew! This red wine fits me! My fourth glass! Cheers! Good boy! Jacky. When Sheena is drunk

  49. Graduation Ceremony Faculty of Education 1993 Women’s College

  50. Graduation Ceremony Photo with Jill Murray Women’s college Interview with Janelle Ceremony hosts David Lin addresses My certificate

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