Moving away from home and adjusting to a new culture can be difficult. Feeling anxious or worried about coping is part of settling in. This is culture shock.
| Excitement | When you first arrive, you are excited and interested in discovering new things |
| Confusion | Then you start to focus on the differences and feel confused, homesick, frustrated or depressed. You avoid spending time with people |
| Resentment | You then start to resent the different culture and perhaps feel hostile, defensive or vulnerable |
| Coping | Eventually, you feel more relaxed and less dependent on others. You may start to appreciate the new culture |
| Belonging | Finally, you feel a sense of belonging and confidence. You enjoy both your new and home cultures |