Monday, May 6, 2013
COM 250 / Wk. #6 Discussion: How Could Intercultural Transaction Enhance Our Self-Awareness?
It seems that the more we engage in intercultural transaction, the more we step out of our comfort zone and become seasoned with others' culture. Some of us even adopt new cultural identity and are at the verge of breaking away from original culture. Yet, the author states that the more we explore the cultures of others, the more we become perceptive and even appreciative of our original culture. Do you have the similar experience of cultural awakening after your intercultural rendezvous?
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I think any person who has lived in a foreign country as a student may experience differences in what the new culture considers important, values and differences in the way that the new culture gets things done. Sometimes this conflict in values provoke s physical and mental responses in a person living abroad. I also came to USA as an International student , with all sorts questions/stress in my mind how I will handle the situation. For me the most difficult aspect of a new student was getting used to the culture of accent. Although I was proficient in English but I still had to get use to American slangs. I don't think most people realize how challenging it is to assimilate into a culture different from your own. With all kinds of stress from finding accommodation to culture and racial sensitivities the school tries the best to help. Though being help I think still many international students do struggle with cultural and racial sensitivities and having to cope with these cultural stress every day. For me it was not an easy ride, but I learned if I am committed and try my best and remain patient I can make this the time of my life. I have major culture difference from where I am from than USA but it has made me more independent, more outgoing and more open-minded. I have learned so much from the people I have met and I have learned to managed my life, and for all that I have become a stronger person.
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