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Today we will look at some potential consequences of cultural immersion and intercultural communication. One noticeable impact is the cultural shock. We will discuss key concepts around culture shock and theories of intercultural adjustment. We will reflect on our own cultural immersion experiences through personal anecdotes and review the Intensity Factors that among others, it may lead to stress among people who are visiting other cultures.

During our second part of the day, we will explore stages of the DMIS- Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity with cases of study abroad students and other experiences to comprehend the differences stages between a monocultural mindset and intercultural mindset.

And if you were looking for an insightful message on how to deal with cultural differences, before experiencing a cultural shock, here is a statement of wisdom from Ray Bradbury: who said: “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them”. What a poetic way to express such deep thoughts.

Enjoy a restful evening,

Dr. Zee