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Moving to another country can be exciting, but it can also be confusing, overwhelming, and even frustrating at times. This experience is known as culture shock, and most people go through it — even if they were looking forward to the move.

Culture shock happens when your daily habits, language, and social rules suddenly change. Things that felt normal back home — like how you greet people, what you eat, or how you express emotions — might be completely different in the new culture. You might feel like an outsider, or even question your decision to move.

When I moved to Japan, I experienced culture shock in many ways. I struggled with the language, didn’t understand certain behaviors, and often felt like I didn’t belong. But with time, patience, and curiosity, I began to adapt. I asked questions, made local friends, and started appreciating the differences instead of fighting them.

Experts say that culture shock usually comes in stages: excitement, frustration, adjustment, and finally, acceptance. Everyone goes through these stages at a different pace. The important thing is to stay open-minded and not be too hard on yourself.

In the end, living abroad can help you grow in ways you never imagined. It teaches resilience, empathy, and flexibility — qualities that last long after the shock fades away.