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
If you have any comments or feedback about any of the resources listed on this website, please send an email to snre.careers@umich.edu . We welcome your comments!
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