Cultural Adjustment & Intercultural Communication

  • Adjusting to the U.S. Quickly and Comfortably: a guide developed by the U-M International Center
  • Americans at Work: A Guide to the Can-Do People (Storti, 2004): this book explains American workplace culture and gives practical advice for succeeding in the American work environment including lessons in work-related etiquette.

YouTube CLIPS:

  • The following YouTube clips are from a workshop led by an Israeli student at Columbia Business School.  These videos provide a humorous but highly relevant glimpse into the international student experience.
    • Part 1: Culture Shock I
    • Part 2: Culture Shock II
    • Part 3: Social Adjustment
    • Part 4: American Handshakes
    • Part 5: Academic Adjustment

 

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