Kampala, Uganda
Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Kampala, Uganda
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Kampala
Did you receive any cross-cultural training for your move abroad? If yes, was it before or after the move?
No
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If they speak another language in your new country, do you speak the language? If yes, did you learn the language before you moved or while abroad? If no, are you planning to learn the language?
Yes i speak english and always did
Were you worried or concerned about culture shock before you moved abroad?
No
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How significant was the culture shock you experienced when you moved abroad?
Fair
Expats often talk about going through the "stages of culture shock." Examples include the honeymoon phase, the irritation-to-anger stage, the rejection of the culture stage, and the cultural adjustment phase. Do you feel like you went through these or any other stages as you settled into the new culture?
Yes i did
What, if any, were some of the changes you noticed in yourself that might have been caused by culture shock? These might include things such as anger, depression, anxiety, increased eating or drinking, frustration, homesickness, etc.
Yes. Increased smoking and drinking, sometimes frustration or anger.
What are some things you appreciate most about the new culture?
How friendly the people are
What are the most challenging aspects of the new culture?
How unreliable some people are, extreme poverty, the chicks
Did you "commit" any embarrassing or humorous cultural blunders? If you did and you'd like to share them, please do tell!
Not really
Do you have any advice or thoughts about culture shock you would like to share?
Just take it easy, you will get use to it.
