Why You’re Sad In A New Country

10 tips to cope with Cultural Shock!

Let’s pretend you leave your home country Saudi Arabia to travel to America for a summer student shadow program. You came to America to shadow an American high school student and improve your English skills. You finally arrive on a hot Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. On the airplane and upon arriving you notice you’re the only one wearing a burqa. It didn’t seem to bother you but, when finally leaving your terminal you feel a lot of eyes on you. After baggage claim, you step outside to finally meet your host family. Your host family is…