WHAT IS IT?
Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation that people experience when exposed to a new culture different from their own. Some common symptoms of culture shock include confusion, anxiety, homesickness, boredom, and irritability. People may also have trouble communicating or understanding the local language or customs.
WHAT ARE THE STAGES?
Understanding the 4 stages a typical person goes through will help you see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. AND remember, if God called you to that place in the mission field, he will get you through it!
- Honeymoon - “Wow, this is great!”
- Frustration - “What have I done?”
- Recovery - “I think I can, I think I can.”
- Acceptance - “I love these people. I don’t want to go home!”
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT?