Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey

Lu, Bing-Ren (Ben) 137 different nationalities

Globalization

The definition

Culture shock is defined as a psychological

disorientation that most people experience

when living in a culture markedly different

from one’s own. For example, the learning

journey in Sydney, Australia.

Jurlique vs. Shearing

How many Jurliques did you buy?

When will it happen ?

Culture shock occurs when our cultural clues, the signs and symbols which guide social interaction, are stripped away. A difficult part of this process for adults is the experience of feeling like children again, of not knowing instinctively the ‘right’ thing to do. (put your foot in your mouth)

Symptoms of Culture Shock

Homesickness calling home much more often than usual

Boredom why the curriculum is so tedious

Withdrawal avoiding to meet people, feeling vulnerable

Excessive sleep sleeping like a log, insomnia

Compulsive eating/drinking gourmand gulping

Irritability having an increased need for hygiene

Stereotyping host nationals black suit, lanky

Hostility towards host nationals high brow

Phases of Culture Shock

Stage 1 honeymoon stage

Stage 2 disillusionment stage

Stage 3 understanding stage

Stage 4 integration stage

Stage 5 re-entry stage

Coping with culture shock

Brush up about the country and its culture before you leave.

Be open-minded about the culture you visit.

Remember, there are always resources that you can use and friends that you can count on.

Don't forget the good things you already have!

Learn to include a regular form of physical activity in your routine. (walk)

Be happy and excited for this opportunity.

Breaking the Ice!

No heater! And we managed to survive

the coldest winter in 20 years!

We are the Brave Diggers!

Children-friendly signs

All “Men” are created equal

Enlightening learning

It’s all “Greek” to me!

Theodora Lafkas A chiropractor or a quack?

Challenging Learning

Newtown : Chasing Game

Jill Catherine Murray

Stimulating Teaching

Kathy Rushton : Ni hao!

Lovely Janelle

Best wishes to our super nanny

Janelle Adams

Nostalgic, exotic, wholesome

Do as the Aussies do

Do as the Aussies do

Do as the Aussies doHey, diggers! Today isn’t the ANZAC Day!

These photos were taken in the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens

School Visits

Berala Public School

Catholic English Intensive Centre

CIEC, Lewisham

Beverly Hills North

Burwood Public School

St Jeromes Primary School

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Bangarra Dance Theater—True Stories

I’m here!Ellen, Sheena, Eunice and me.

Taronga Zoo

Animals have the best view of Sydney.

Circular Quay

Circular Quay

Darling Harbour

Manly Wharf

Watson Bay

Bondi Beach

What’s in a name?

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Encounter with koalas and kangaroos!

Blue Mountains

Tobruk Sheep Station

Boomerang Throwing

Billy Tea and Damper

Sheep Mustering and Drafting

Sheep Shearing

Whip Cracking

Ben has a little lamb…

Tobruk Sheep Station

August 4th, 2007 Saturday

Boomerang Throwing

boomerang

Sheena

Stockman

Nice Throw!

Billy Tea and Damper

Yummy!

Sheep Mustering and Drafting

Sheep Shearing

A very blood-curdling experience!

Whip Cracking

I know how to handle my hubby and honey!

Wollombi—Thullii Dreaming

Like a bridge over troubled water, I’ll lay me down.

Wollombi--Greeting

Wollombi—Cave Printing

Give me a /your hand?!

Clapsticks

We’re going on a kangaroo hunt!

Bush Tucker BBQ Lunch

Checking

Serving

Enjoying

Toasting

Thullii Dreaming Dance

Thullii Dreaming Dance

Didjeridu Performing

Farewell the Ngemba Way

Monkey King?

Undercliff Winery

My coke is the best! Mr., try my best brew! This red wine fits me!

My fourth glass! Cheers!

Good boy! Jacky. When Sheena is drunk

Graduation Ceremony

Faculty of Education 1993 Women’s College

Graduation Ceremony

Photo with Jill Murray Women’s college Interview with Janelle

Ceremony hosts David Lin addresses My certificate

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Buffet

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony

A whole bunch of hitch hikers! The food is up here!

Graduation Ceremony

Last saunter at Victoria Park

Graduation Ceremony

From Broadway Intersection to Alishan Warren

Alishan Intl Guest House

Be it ever so humble, we stayed for 35 days!

Ebony and Ivory

Carpe diem! Bon voyage!