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Returning Home

This portion of your exchange is once you return home. We have complied the following documents to help you with your transition back into your family, friends and school.

Remember Initial Culture Shock

Reverse Culture Shock

Ways to Deal with Reverse Culture Shock

Extend of Change in You

Feeling “At Home”

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