Culture Shock—My Sydney Journey
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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!