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The Honeymoon Phase: <\/strong>In this phase, you may feel wonder, excitement and joy in your new environment. You may focus on the positive aspects of your new experience and enjoy discovering all that is new in your new environment (Berkeley International Office, 2021). <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"43db3dcc-7eb6-4732-b12e-b2337ac879f5"}]},{"position":{"x":36.1859375,"y":33.152488425925924},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

The Crisis Phase:<\/strong> In this phase, you may feel disoriented, confused or homesick. You may experience feelings of depression, frustration, self-doubt or even illness as you focus on the negative aspects or the aspects that make you feel that you are an outsider or don\u2019t \u201cfit in.\u201d See more under \u201cDisorienting Dilemmas\u201d. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"0fe30464-4ad8-4320-a97f-938250483df6"}]},{"position":{"x":60.2265625,"y":29.11603009259259},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

The Recovery Phase:<\/strong> Each person\u2019s experience of recovery is unique and depends on your own unique background, strengths and experiences (Berkeley International Office, 2021). Generally though, in this phase, you will begin to adjust to your new environment and feel more comfortable within it. This will lead to greater self-confidence and acceptance of your new environment. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"4f499fc5-662e-4437-8863-8925ca59c7f5"}]},{"position":{"x":85.990625,"y":35.61921296296296},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Adjustment:<\/strong> In this phase, you\u2019ve learned how to navigate your new environment and you feel comfortable and confident. You are keen to explore new aspects and meet others. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"d1c17218-efe5-4a3c-8b4f-6f9c90adef9e"}]}],"hotspotNumberLabel":"Hotspot #num","closeButtonLabel":"Close","image":{"path":"images\/image-60410ef893503.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":887,"height":175}}

International Predeparture - Module 7: The Four Phases of Cultural Adjustment

Brian Gould