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The article focuses on adapting to the fashion norms of a new city while maintaining personal style preferences, exploring how different urban centers have distinct style stereotypes and suggesting that fashion can serve as a form of cultural integration or a means of signaling one's status.

The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between the union 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations Inc. (RAB) for a new labor contract for maintenance workers, porters, and handypersons in New York City. It mentions that with the current contract set to expire on December 31, the union is concerned about proposed changes to health insurance and work schedules, while RAB argues for flexibility due to increased vacancies.

The article focuses on the experiences of Naval Petty Officer Third Class Ayanna Crawford during Fleet Week in New York City, where she navigates Times Square amidst the unique backdrop of the city and reflects on its vibrant and diverse atmosphere.

The article discusses the higher risk of depression among international and nonwhite students at U.S. universities and colleges. It cites cultural factors, pressure from families, and mandatory full course loads as common causes of mental illness in such students. The article goes on to look at the reluctance of some students to seek treatment and cover services provided by schools.

The article presents a personal narrative describing the author's experiences living in India during a human-rights fellowship and his struggles dealing with the cultural differences between that of the U.S. and India.

Analyzes the social significance of the phrase "weapons of mass distraction," a wordplay on "weapons of mass destruction," in the United States. Attention-deficit behavior in the country; Distraction arising from too much information; Culture shock due to distraction, as discussed by David Shenk in his book "Data Smog: Surviving the Information Glut."

Cites the highlights of the book "Inside the Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia," by Carmen bin Ladin regarding the lifestyle changes brought about by her marriage to Saudi Arabian businessman Yeslam bin Ladin. Recognition of the familial relationship between Yeslam and Osama bin Laden; History and background of Carmen's family; Life under the shah of Iran; Transformation of Yeslam after moving to Saudi Arabia; Lifestyle changes; Marriage breakup with Yeslam and transfer to Switzerland.

BERLIN -- When one of Berlin's most popular gay clubs recently held a fund-raising party for refugees, Vivien Roos took along a group of young Afghans and Syrians. There had [...]

The article discusses need for paperwork for traveling from the airport of France to New York which included negative coronavirus test and a form allowing to travel from Paris to place to quarantine, as French government has imposed more restrictions to help curb coronavirus infections.

WHEN Stephen Caesar and Ryan Lathrum planned their move to New York from Arizona, they figured they could bank on doubling their rent and (at the very least) halving their [...]

Students from poor and working-class backgrounds can struggle even after making it to your elite campus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers advice to English-speaking scholars on finding college teaching jobs in non-English-speaking countries. Topics include the importance of journal rankings for the publication of academic articles, salaries that college professors are paid in non-English-speaking countries, and the role of culture shock that faces college faculty who have left their country.

The article offers information on the cultural conflict between the parents and the Onondaga Nation School board regarding the budgeting problems focusing on the hiring of Warren Smith as the principal, the history of boarding schools, and the changes in the public education systems.

The article offers information on several children's events in New York City for April 2017 including the Culture Shock on the High Line annual festival, In A Pickle at BAM Fisher show, and the Wheels of Change book program by the Reading into History Family Book Club.

The article reports on the problems Hong Kong Disneyland has been having adjusting to the Chinese tourist culture. The park recently came under criticism for being so overcrowded on the Lunar New Year holiday that they had to turn ticketed guests away. Chinese tourists are unfamiliar with theme parks, so Disney is producing guides explaining them. Disney is also working better with tour companies, who generally take a share in attractions and then steer their groups towards them.

Focuses on the education gap being experienced by Israeli Arab minorities in the university system of Israel. Cultural bias being experienced by students; Comment from Khaled Abu-Asabh, lecturer at Beit Berl teacher-training college, on the culture shock being experienced by Arab students who matriculates at an Israeli university; Affirmative-action programs taken by Israeli universities to help disadvantaged students.

The article informs that many foreign students feel alienated in colleges and universities of the United States. Most of the foreign students experience culture shock and a sense of alienation in classrooms and dormitories. Some foreign students say that they are angry with American universities as they recruit them aggressively but fail to take significant steps to help them adjust socially or academically to college.

The article discusses the Preparing Future Professors program, which is run by Stanford University in Stanford, California and San Jose State University in San Jose, California, and is meant to teach Stanford graduate students what being a professor at a college that is not considered elite is like. Topics discussed include the mentoring aspect of the program, the differences in the colleges' campus environments, and the culture shock that the program is meant to eliminate.

The article focuses on the hospitality in Sonora, which aims to mitigate the culture shock of its visitors in Mexico.

A personal narrative is presented by Beheruz N. Sethna, who plans to retire from his presidency at the University of West Georgia, focusing on his experience of culture shock as an Indian immigrant student at Columbia University and dean at Lamar University in Texas.

The article profiles Harman Kaur Baidwan, owner of the Indian Cuts, who experienced a culture shock and found it very difficult to cope when moving to Canada.

This article is a collaboration between The New York Times and The Chronicle of Higher Education, a daily source of news, opinion and commentary for professors, administrators and others interested in academe. Tom Bartlett is a senior writer at The Chronicle covering ideas and research; Karin Fischer is a senior reporter covering international education. DOZENS of new students crowded into a lobby of the University of Delaware's student center at the start of the school year. Many were stylishly attired in distressed jeans and bright-colored sneakers; half tapped away silently on smartphones while the rest engaged in boisterous conversations. Eavesdropping on those conversations, however, would have been difficult for an observer not fluent in Mandarin. That's because, with the exception of one lost-looking soul from Colombia, all the students were from China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

LONDON AFTER they leave the cozy, somewhat small-potatoes confines of Canada, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Prince William and Kate Middleton, are to travel to Los Angeles, a nation unto itself. Here are some suggestions for how to handle the culture shock. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the challenges faced by certified public accountant (CPA) when switching from a public accounting firm to private industry such as culture shock and different focus of services.

On Jan. 1, Ivan Gazidis planted himself behind a desk at Arsenal's plush Emirates Stadium in north London, and the culture shock splashed him in the face like a stream of bracing after-shave lotion. ''Soccer is everything here, it's all-consuming,'' Gazidis, the former deputy commissioner of Major League Soccer who is now Arsenal's chief executive, said Monday in a telephone interview. ''From the first moment you wake up on game day, there's anticipation everywhere -- from the media, TV, people on the street. It's fairly special.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

More and more workers have relocated abroad in recent years, but despite the growing numbers, family issues remain a major factor in the failure of overseas postings. The initial excitement of an exotic new posting can turn to culture shock, loneliness, identity loss and depression, and it is often the employee's spouse and children -- without the familiar routine of work -- who are most affected. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AS natives of Seattle, where they paid $1,100 for a one-bedroom rental in a downtown neighborhood called Belltown, Brandon and Jette Starniri faced culture shock when they moved to New York three years ago and settled into a Brooklyn Heights walk-up. Though ''we were used to newer, modern places,'' they grew to appreciate the gracious brownstone on Henry Street, Mr. Starniri said. ''It was cool to live in an older building with fire escapes and radiator heat,'' he said, even though temperature control meant opening and closing the windows. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the people's perception about Halloween celebrations in Great Britain. According to a survey, 58% of homeowners hide themselves in their darkened houses on Halloween every October 31. Many people are scared with bands of sugar-propelled children on the day. A generation of older people take it as rude culture shock. However, Halloween has become a big business there with Britons spending an estimated $228 million a year on Halloween related items.

The article presents an essay about brief history of gay and lesbian films in the U.S. The author notes that gay movie history started when straight film makers begun to explore the life about gay while movies about lesbian made rare appearance until they were featured in film festivals. However, the existence of gay and lesbian films has created culture shock but the diverse and open-minded community has lead to accept and watch the film that deals with gay-themed films.

Reports on the culture shocked experienced by urbanites from New Orleans who were evacuated from Louisiana to the rural mountains in Ozark, Arkansas in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Looks into the lives of students of Newcomers High School in Long Island City, Queens, New York. State of culture shock on their first day in the state; Places they went to; Description of their experiences in dealing with other people.

Reports on the significance of bringing the Olympic torch through the streets of Brooklyn, New York City for New York Knicks basketball player Stephon Marbury, a member of the Olympic team. Marbury's completion of his first season with the Phoenix Suns; Culture shock experienced by Marbury; Other torchbearers.

Reports that freedom for Mark Smith, an ailing gay prisoner, feels like culture shock. Release on parole; Reaction to media attention focusing on his case; Meeting with his parents; Changes he noticed; Differences between 1985 and 2003.

Shares the reverse culture shock experienced by philosophy professor Richard Shusterman after returning to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Hiroshima University in Japan. Comparison between Shusterman's responsibilities in Philadelphia and in Hiroshima; Reason that his daughter needs a sense of continuity; Responsibilities accumulated during his absence.

Presents the argument that children who spend a year traveling experience reverse culture shock when they return to school.

Opinion. Looks at the experiences of three students at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Ilona Lewyckyj, Eric Gorenstein and Leroy Foster over the issue of culture shock. How students cope when leaving their country to study in another; What influenced the formation of the Posse Foundation, a scholarship program; How the foundation operates.

Editorial. Focuses on the social and legal challenges that face Somalian and Iraqi immigrants who take up residents in the United States. Why these groups are unable to fit into the American society; Examples of some of the most extreme cases of immigration to the United States; How Americans can assist these immigrants through patience and tolerance.

Focuses on third culture kids, or American children who are raised abroad and are molded by two or more cultures. Estimates for the number of third culture kids; The role that they may play in the future of a world with global companies; Comments from Linda Bell, author of the book `Hidden Immigrants: Legacies of Growing Up Abroad'; Issues that third culture kids must deal with; Organizations providing assistance for third culture kids.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the to the article "Cultural Shock in Reverse," by James R. Corey in the April 9, 1979 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the to the article "Cultural Shock in Reverse," by James R. Corey in the April 9, 1979 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the to the article "Cultural Shock in Reverse," by James R. Corey in the April 9, 1979 issue.