Depending on how you look at it, the cross-cultural
life can either be full of excitement and adventure or stress and frustration.
In our city in Western Turkey, I think it takes foreigners about 3-5 years to
complete the adjustment phase, learn the language, and begin to experience
greater effectiveness in life and ministry. That’s when you begin to feel at
home.
So if you’re not there yet, and you’re having rough
days, hang in there. The cross-cultural
life also brings rich rewards.
Here are some of my favorite posts:
How to Survive Your First YearOverseas
Five Ways to Deal with CultureShock
Criticizing our Hosts? Or Learning from Them?
Lasagna in a Karnıyarık World
Cross Cultural Living: A Chance to EmbraceHumility
Turkish Delight: Life-Changing Lessons
Posts on Cross-Cultural Friendship:
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