There are four main stages of adjustment when your student returns home:

Honeymoon Stage

When first arriving in new culture, differences are intriguing and you may feel excited, stimulated and very curious.

Frustration Stage

Excitement may quickly turn into discomfort and a hunger for the familiar back home.

Adjustment Stage

Make the best of the time you have left in your host culture and it starts to feel like a second home. A comfort level will start to appear.

Bi-culturality Stage

This stage can vary but may feel a combination of excitement of returning home but also understanding the aspect of leaving your new home behind.