As Americans, it can be hard to realize the strange or unique things about US culture until we leave. My Portuguese relatives, for example, will never understand the concept of "sick days." So when ...

Join ISSS and the Counseling Center for a unique event delving into the experiences of reverse culture shock and being a “third culture kid”. Whether you've recently returned from your home country or ...

One writer reflects on the experience of returning to her home country after spending a year in the Dartmouth bubble.

In 2002, I returned to the United States following a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where I initially lived in a slum area. I enjoyed my time in Africa, making friends and memories, but I never imagined I ...

I had never thought about studying abroad until two of my best friends went abroad and told me about their experiences in Spain. The paella. The nightlife. The making of new friends who end up feeling ...

It can come as a surprise to learn that returning home after a stint of living abroad, might not be as easy as you think. ‘Reverse culture shock’ is the term given to the challenging period ...

The pandemic has affected just about every aspect of college operation, but its impact on education abroad has been most palpable. When COVID-19 hit early in 2020, international travel halted and ...

Work allows doctor's wife to see society 'on a human scale' Geri Critchley moved to Rochester a few years after having spent a year in Senegal for the Peace Corps, and she found the two experiences ...

For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the decision to return home after years abroad brings mixed emotions. While the thought of reuniting with family is comforting, the reality of adapting back to ...

Going from Japan to America has been the ultimate culture shock! In Japan, I can enjoy my meals without tipping, but in the US, it feels like everyone’s asking for a tip! Plus, the train life in Tokyo ...