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The old is new: reverse culture shock

September 08, 2008 | Scott Fabricant

Going abroad to a new country can be an eye-opening experience. A new town, a new school, new friends, a foreign culture, an unfamiliar language, the wrong side of the street. Adjustment can sometimes be difficult; it’s what is called culture shock. But sometimes, the return can be just as hard. Returning to an old [...]

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