For most people, coming to terms with all of the changes involved when moving to a new country and experiencing new cultures and the culture shock associated with the move is a daunting experience. After a few days, weeks or, in rarer cases, months, what initially felt strange and possibly threatening, starts to feel more usual. Yes, you most likely still can’t understand much of the language, many of the local customs and manners still confuse you, but you are starting to find your way around, both geographically, which is very useful, and, more importantly, mentally. Since the mental part of the settling period is the one that catches m Read More...