OVERCOMING CULTURAL SHOCK AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of cultural shock among international students studying in higher education institutions in foreign countries. It examines the main factors contributing to cultural shock, analyzes the peculiarities of adaptation of international students to new cultural and linguistic environments, discusses effective adaptation strategies, intercultural communication, and the specifics of psychological preparation for international students in Ukrainian and German-speaking environments. Recommendations for overcoming cultural shock are provided.

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