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Positive Effects of Experiencing Culture Shock on Personal Development

One of the best things about travelling is exploring new culture. Trying exotic foods, learning about deep-rooted traditions and fostering new friendships enrich human lives deeply. While living abroad, you have a unique opportunity to see things you may not see in the comfort of your home. Unfortunately, thousands of people dream about travelling and living abroad, but the fear of facing unfamiliarity deters them from starting their journey. They comfort themselves with the simple idea of “I know how to do this, I’ve done it before”, which prevents them from discovering life outside of their own border. Nevertheless, every time I talk to someone who has been around, they always tell me that the best moments occurred when they stepped outside of their comfort zone.

First of all, experiencing culture shock will teach you to trust your gut. When I bought a one-way ticket to Scotland, I found myself in a foreign country far away from my hometown, family and friends. Being exposed to a new language, culture and lifestyle is scary and confusing. However, I gradually learned to listen the quirky urge, the little voice in my head or the funny tingle in my stomach. For example, I had an interview with the family looking for an au-pair. Job benefits were perfect, but in the end I decided not to take a job because of a burning sensation in my gut. After a while, my friend called me that the family was no longer on a list of potential employers because the parents were alcoholics. The human mind is a powerful intuitive communicator which allows people to get the first warning signs when something is off in a body. Those signals carry on a lot of important information, so it’s wise to listen them up.

Another benefit of experiencing culture shock is coming in close contact with a new language. Learning on your feet immerses you fully in the language and surrounded by native speakers, you acclimatize quicker to the natural speed of a speech. The reason is that our thought and language are directly connected. For instance, a certain object always conjures up an English word in my mind, even if I have never looked it up or seen it written. I simply remember the situation and the person who used it.

The last benefit I would like to point out is a lesson I drew from this real-life experience. Before I experienced tons of desperate situations abroad, I felt miserable about my shallow life issues in Czech Republic. Luckily, I faced more urgent problems like being homeless for a couple of days or living with a mentally ill host mother. Despite all chaotic situations I found myself in, I learned that we all share similar aspirations: to find love, protect our beloved ones, earn a good living and enjoy what we do. This is the most valuable experience I’ve gained from my journey. No matter where you live, you will always face stressing situations. Thus, there is no point of running away from them.

To conclude, the majority of people travelling around the world experience culture shock, but it’s nothing to be afraid of. In my opinion, it gives an individual the opportunity to find themselves, teaches them to adapt and think on their feet. Besides, it presents people with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an entirely new culture. I will always recommend living abroad.


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