“Navigating Culture Shock: My Personal Experience and Coping Strategies” Navigating Culture Shock: My Personal Experience and Coping Strategies I will never forget the time I experienced culture shock during my study abroad program in Japan. It was my first time

Question:  Culture shock is when there is a personal disorientation, where you can’t figure out what is going on; it is not just when something is being done a little differently.  Think of a time when you experienced culture shock. Describe the situation and reflect back on how you felt during that time. What did you do to overcome your shock?    
Note:  Having traveled to exotic places is not required to answer this question.