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Coping with Culture Shock

General Advice for the Beginning of Your Stay

During your first few weeks much will be happening to and around you as you adjust and acclimate yourself to the customs and activities of Carnegie Mellon and the United States. Most people experience "culture shock" when they enter a new society. Remember that it is normal to experience highs and lows as part of the adjustment process. Some helpful suggestions in dealing with culture shock are:

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last updated 3/23/99
Questions? Comments? gfsadv@andrew.cmu.edu