Cultural shock is arguably the most discussed topic in immigration and cultural integration, and it is not unwarranted. For decades it has established itself as a near-unavoidable event for expatriates who leave a culture and settle themselves in a vastly different one—including Africans arriving in the United States. But rest assured—cultural shock can be avoided …
Suppose you have recently arrived in the United States and find yourself taken by the culture and way of life in a manner similar to that of a kid in a candy store. In that case, you might be in the Honeymoon stage of the cultural integration journey—the first out of four phases. The Honeymoon …
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Despite the opinions of many, the immigration experience is not universal. Aspects such as personal circumstances, socioeconomic profile, language, and cultural background profoundly impact the cultural integration process. African immigrants don’t experience the same as Latin American ones. In turn, Somali immigrants have a different journey from Cote d’Ivoire ones. Even within the same country, …
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