Reverse culture shock subsides, though it never disappears. Eventually, you will come to terms with yourself and your “new” native culture, incorporating the fact that you are now a member of another culture as well. You can learn to be at peace with true biculturalism. This is the ability to move from cultural practice to cultural practice, with skill, as the situation calls for it. And while you may somewhat sadly come to accept that you can never truly come “home” again, you can learn to feel “at home” in the world at large.
Much of this information was adapted from the work of Dr. Dennis White. Dr. Dennis White is a clinical psychologist, retired Peace Corps Volunteer and Rotarian in District 6220, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He has worked in many exchange programs dealing with preparation for exchanges, as well as returning home. He is a program consultant to several districts and multi-district youth exchange programs. He may be reached at:
Clinical & Consulting Psychology
207 S. 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, W1., 54235 USA
Tel: 920‑746-1346 Fax: 920‑746‑1347
E‑mail: DKWHITE@itol.com
https://www.denniskwhite.com/