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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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If this is your first time in the United States, or possibly, or your first time outside your home country, come to this session for an introduction to culture and adjustment, tips on how to cope with culture shock, and stories from returning GT international students. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to a student panel composed of returning international students.
The session will include a fun and informative video about U.S culture and cultural misunderstandings that may arise due to differences in cultural norms around the world. “Cultural Transitions” is a 45-minute movie produced by the Office of International Education in association with GA Tech’s Buzz Studios. The film includes live action scenes performed by Georgia Tech students as well as interviews with international students. The scenes and interviews cover a number of topics related to the cultural challenges that international students face when arriving in the United States. The movie also covers the cultural aspects of space, time and appearance and how these concepts vary from one country to another. The purpose of the film is to ease the transition for new international students. However, non-international students, staff and faculty will also learn a lot from the film as it provides them with a better understanding of the international student perspective and experience.
