Everyday Surprise? Participants of International Exchanges Facing Culture Shock

Abstract

Migrations are a subject of research by specialists in various scientific disciplines. Recently, scientists have also been involved in migrations of educational background. Students, changing their country of residence for a specified time, consciously undertake tasks related to learning a new culture, language, customs or behavior. While in a culturally different country, they are subject to acculturation. This process has an individual character and course, and is associated with perceiving a culture shock. How is such a trip for intercultural exchange undertaken? What are the challenges students face? How do they overcome the encountered difficulties?

Keywords

• wymiany edukacyjne
• szok kulturowy
• młodzież
• afs