How To Survive Reverse Culture Shock

This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2014. Susan Sontag claimed that ‘everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well, and the kingdom of the sick,’ and while ‘we all prefer to use only the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.’ We are all, in other words, past, present, or future patients. This collection examines the many ways in which the idea of the patient can be conceptualized in different cultural, professional, intellectual, and emotional contexts as part of an on-going, multidisciplinary and international attempt by scholars, health care professionals, and, indeed, patients themselves to rethink and re-examine patienthood and patient care. These chapters attempt to put the patient at the centre: not just (although clearly not least) at the centre of the processes, institutions, and ideologies of medical care, but of a wide range of intellectual and social practices.

If you are doing, thinking about doing, or know someone who is doing a doctorate, then this is the survival kit you need! Rather than focusing on the technical side of the doctorate, this book looks at all the other crucial skills that are part of everyday doctoral life. This candid book provides real insight into what it's like to do a doctorate and offers practical advice on: The application process Sources of financial support Motivational issues Student-supervisor relationships Departmental and university politics Publishing, conferences and networking Career strategies Written by recent doctoral graduates, the book also includes real examples and case studies from current doctoral students and recent graduates across a range of disciplines and universities. By demystifying the doctoral process How to Survive Your Doctorate prepares you for life as a doctoral student like no other book. See for yourself and be a survivor!

MOVING ABROAD? WHAT EVERY EXPAT NEEDS TO KNOW. The challenges of living in a foreign country don't begin and end with culture shock. If you're planning a move abroad, you need to prepare yourself for the unique pressures, anxieties and personal and family problems common to all expatriates, which are often difficult to anticipate and a challenge to overcome, including: Culture shock: what is it really? Long-distance relationships with friends and family Affairs and other marriage-stressors Raising third culture kids Being single overseas Business travel booby-traps Expatriate burnout The unforeseen trials of returning home ...and much, much more Expatriate psychologist Dr. Cathy Tsang-Feign uses real-life examples and easy-to-understand explanations to fully prepare you for a move abroad, and to help those already there to help themselves live a well-rounded, satisfying life. On the principle that "awareness is half the cure," Dr. Tsang-Feign identifies and explains most of the common personal, relationship and family problems encountered by people living abroad: from the initial culture shock to the special joys and pitfalls of the expatriate experience, to the challenges of re-entering your own native country. This expanded new edition contains new information on expatriate relationships and marriage, third culture kids, and a thorough guide to finding help abroad. Click the "Look Inside" link above to read the first chapter free! "The essential survival guide. Must reading for anyone living abroad." Louis Kraar, Senior Editor, Fortune "In an easy-to-read, jargon-free book Cathy Tsang-Feign helps confront problems unique to the expatriate experience." South China Morning Post "The best survival manual I've come across. If you live overseas or are going to, read this and keep it beside your bed." Fred Schneiter, author of Getting Along with the Chinese

Incorporates over a decade of new research and material on coping with the causes and consequencs that instigate culture shock, this can occur when a person is transported from a familiar to an alien culture.

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock " series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock " country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock " practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock " at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock " Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure. Each "Culture Shock " title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

本书共分为15个单元，第一单元为绪论，总体介绍文化交际学的基本知识；第二至七单元以交际为内容，包括如何理解交际、言语交际等；第八至十一单元以文化为内容，包括如何理解文化、文化的多样性等；第十二至十四单元讨论教育、礼仪和商业谈判语境下的跨文化交际；第十五单元为如何提高跨文化交际。

Now, before you think you’re reading some weird foreign language, keep calm. In fact, it’s your everyday English language. Well, kind of. It’s Australian, or as affectionately pronounced by the locals, oze-traay-lian. Things get a little interesting in the Land Down Under and because we love our students and don’t want you to get a headache trying to grasp all things Australia, we’ve come up with a brand-spanking new “Student Guide for Australia.” In this issue, we have power-packed a ton of useful information that can help you get the right facts and give you a better understanding of student life in Australia. You’ll definitely want to check out:- • Our fun lifestyle “Which Australian city do you belong to?” quiz • Australian Education system • How to make it cheap and easy to eat in Australia • 6 hacks for Malaysian students studying in Australia - and many more cool stuffs to give great insights about living and studying in Australia. We’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, feedback and ideas on what we should come up with for our next country student guides. Tell us what you like or don’t like, what you wish for our magazine to have, or just any ideas on how we can make this mag a cooler one for you. To send your ideas, hit us up at [email protected].