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Culture Shock

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  • Culture shock is normal
  • Culture shock happens when a person moves to a new place
  • Language, food, culture, weather and people are different
  • Everybody has culture shock

When you first come to Canada, you may be happy and excited. After a while, you may be homesick. Many people stop feeling happy and excited and start to feel sad, angry and lonely. This is normal. After a while, people usually begin to feel more comfortable.


7 Stages of Culture Shock
Stage 1 I am worried about going to a different country.
Stage 2 I am excited. Everything is new and interesting. I feel like a tourist.
Stage 3 I am unhappy. Everything is different. I miss my friends and family. I am lonely.
Stage 4 I feel ok. I am getting used to my new culture.
Stage 5 I am unhappy. It is not easy. I feel uncomfortable. I don't understand anything. English is very difficult.
Stage 6 I am more self-confident. I am beginning to understand English and Canadian culture. I don't feel as lonely as before. I see that other people have problems too.
Stage 7 I feel accepted by people in Halifax. I accept my new culture.

How can you look after yourself?

  • relax
  • go dancing
  • write
  • go for a walk
  • find a hobby
  • go window shopping
  • listen to music
  • go jogging
  • paint
  • talk to a friend
  • eat good food
  • go to movie
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