Comments on REFORMED LIVING ROOM: Studying Abroad

Just four quick additions on what Isaac has writte...

2009-04-04T20:36:00.000+02:00

Just four quick additions on what Isaac has written:
1.The cold and wet weather that generally obtains in some of the countries abroad can also be a source of depression especially when one is used to our lovely weather is Zambia.
2. I found it easier to make friends with fellow international students than with the locals.
3.Another challenge one needs to be ready for is to be quick to learn how to operate technological cadges like laundry machines or else you will return home never having washed your clothes! If you are not sure about how a particular item works, ask and there will be people to help you.
4.Budget skills are also tested. It is very tempting to keep shopping especially when items are reduced to half the original price during clearance sales.

This is precisely what I had in mind pastor, and i...

2009-03-27T17:47:00.000+02:00

This is precisely what I had in mind pastor, and it is my prayer that this feeble effort will prove true the saying that "forewarned is forearmed." The challenges of studying abroad are enormous.

I plan to do a follow-up post on reverse cultural shock. I am praying for wisdom, that I might present this in such a way that I am not misunderstood. We have had quite an experience of this reverse cultural shock!

Thanks Isaac, for these insightful words of counse...

2009-03-25T04:28:00.000+02:00

Thanks Isaac, for these insightful words of counsel. I have just sent the link to a young lady who is presently working towards studying abroad. I am sure she will appreciate the counsel!

Perhaps next time you may want to also talk about the frustration of reverse cultural shock as yet another challenge. I guess you must be experiencing it right now!