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Recently, many of Rieter's overseas students are now spending their summer camps in the UK, but during the summer camps, they will meet students from different cultural backgrounds。There will be different levels of friction, so how do we deal with that?

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Culture shock is the psychological and emotional sense of maladjustment that a person may experience when exposed to and assimilated into a new culture。This phenomenon often occurs when people cross national borders, move to another country or live in a foreign country for a long time。Here are some tips for coping with culture shock:

1. ** Recognize and accept cultural differences ** : The first step is to consciously learn and understand the values, customs, beliefs and social norms of the new culture。Accepting cultural differences is the first step to adaptation。

2. ** Keep an open mind ** : Try to be open, inclusive and curious about the new culture。Constantly learn and consult the locals and respect their habits and practices。

3. ** Build a support network ** Find like-minded friends or join social groups who can understand your situation and offer support and help。

4. ** Stay connected ** : Staying connected with family and friends can help ease feelings of loneliness and emotional stress caused by cultural differences。

5. ** Adapt to the new environment ** : Try to integrate into the new living and working environment, such as learning the local language, participating in local activities and celebrations, and gradually adapt to the new pace of life and way of working。

6. ** Seek Professional help ** : If culture shock is seriously affecting daily life and emotional well-being, consider seeking help and advice from a mental health professional。

7. ** Maintain self-attention and adjustment ** : Cultural adaptation is a gradual process, don't be too demanding on yourself, keep understanding and patience for yourself, and find a suitable way to adjust。

Through the above methods, we can more effectively cope with the phenomenon of culture shock, and gradually adapt to and integrate into the new cultural environment, to achieve personal and psychological balance and stability。