Culture shock

Leaving home and starting a new job can be both stressful experiences in their own right.

Even though you may feel that you are fully prepared there may be times when your emotions change but you are not sure why.

This culture shock article from UKCISA (click on the link to download a PDF document) is geared towards international students but has useful information and advice about what culture shock is and how it can be dealt with.

You can also find out more about what it's like to live in the UK by visiting the Life in the UK section.