culture shock - Mashiro Yamashita

 It is difficult to overcome culture shock, but there are a lot of ways to overcome this problem.

 When I was a high school student, I studied in Cebu in Filipin for two weeks. It was a first time to live away from my family, so I was nervous. There were Japanese students, but it was a first time to meet with them.

 When I went to Cebu, I realized that I didn’t like Cebu foods because the tase didn’t suit me. I couldn’t eat almost of them. Eating is important thing for me, so my anxious raised more and more. Fortunately, I could make friends and I talked about my worries with them. One of my friends said to me that you should enjoy your life except for food. I thought I should enjoy my life because there were only two weeks. As a result, I could overcome this culture shock.

 Through this experience, I found that the best solution is asking someone for some advice. If there is no friend in the same place, you will be able to call your family, teachers and friends in your country. In fact, it was not culture shock, but when I had a bad experience in New Zealand, I asked my friends for advice. They gave me a lot of advice. Now, I am enjoying my life, thanks to them. My friends give me helpful advice, so I want to do a same thing for my friends.

 


Comments

  1. Usa YamagamiAugust 22, 2022 at 4:46 PM

    Hi, Mashiro! Food is important for us to spend a good time. I know your culture shock must have been very difficult. But you overcame it, wonderful!

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  2. David WoodfieldSeptember 6, 2022 at 10:18 PM

    We are indeed stronger together than alone. I sometimes find it difficult to reach out to others and ask for advice, but when I have done so I have often found it is a worthwhile step.
    David :-)

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