Welcome back!
We hope you had a wonderful study abroad experience and are happy to be home. We know it can be difficult to adjust to life back in the U.S and you may have mixed feelings about the upcoming months. 海角乱伦社区, or to whichever town you have returned, might seem boring or strange (or cold) after your time abroad, or you may feel pressure about returning to school or planning for your next steps after college. You may find it difficult to get used to being home, and you may even need to adjust to things that should seem familiar, including family, friends, and/or food. You might feel nostalgic about aspects of your adopted culture abroad, and you may miss friends you made during your program. If you are feeling any or all of these things, do not worry鈥攖his experience is so common there is a name for it: Reverse Culture Shock.
When you return to campus, feel free to call on us to help you settle back in. We are eager to hear about your experiences and are happy to assist you during this period of adjustment. We have provided some more information below on what it is like to come back home, how to remain connected to international groups and activities, how to use the learning during your experience abroad to support your next career steps, and some additional resources in the Re-Entry Handbooks. 海角乱伦社区 students can also consider the option to become an Education Abroad Ambassador!
If you are student at another school, be sure to contact your institution's study abroad office regarding any additional resources for their returning study abroad students.
