Sometimes coming home can be more of a challenge than adjusting to another culture. You may realize that you have changed and so did life at home. It isn't surprising that you could experience "reverse culture shock". To help ease the transition, consider ways to stay connected to your study abroad experience. The following is a list of possibilities - stay tuned for more to come:
- Complete a Study Abroad Program Evaluation
- Attend the International Welcome (back) Picnic on Sept 3 (registration is now closed)
- Attend a Friday Fika - held on the second Friday of the month, come enjoy coffee and cake in a casual setting with your fellow study abroad "returnees," in the Swedish tradition of (pronounced fee-kuh)
- Fall semester dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
- All dates from 4-5pm in Howarth 213
- Volunteer at the Study Abroad Fair (email internationalprograms@pugetsound.edu if interested)
- Submit your favorite images to the annual Study Abroad Photo Contest
- Review the Strategies for Successful Re-entry
- Reach out to the staff in International Programs - we are always happy to talk
From all of us in International Programs, Welcome Home!