Most people talk about culture shock when they come back to the U.S.A. Whether it’s the size of the cars (huge), the variety at the supermarket (huge), the people (huge, less cheek-kissy), there are a lot of things that change when you come back. This time I’m just back for one month, an[...]
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How to Get Your Home-Culture Fix
When volunteers first arrive at their new posts in Latin America, one of their first priorities is to completely immerse themselves in the new culture. They’ll want to choose a living situation where they can speak as much Spanish as possible, sample the offerings of the local cuisine and generall[...]
