Probably, most of you have heard of the “culture shock“ phenomenon when people endure immense stress adapting to traditions of another culture. However, today I am going to tell you about the opposite effect – “reverse culture shock“ when it is difficult to integrate into the life of your home country after a long time of being abroad. I hadn’t heard of this concept before I had to experience it myself – already twice: after my time in Germany and England. I have to say that each time it doesn’t get easier, but, on the contrary, it gets only worse. You actually develop some kind of resistance to “culture shock” but reverse culture shock overwhelms you times more: not only have you ch ... Read more »