Now that you are taking your current career or transferable skills abroad, you should plan and prepare for your transition to a new culture with some coping skills. We provide practical insights and knowledge to help you adjust, cope, and thrive in another nation. We aim to help you avoid a rough transition during those initial months.

Adjusting and Coping - Living Abroad is a 2-module course focusing on two components.

Cultural Adjustment—In one lesson and a reflection worksheet, you will understand various cultural challenges and ways to plan for them. This course section explores the shock and adjustments you may experience at work and in daily life.

Coping Strategies—In one lesson and a reflection worksheet, you will gain insights and tips for developing your coping plan, particularly for the initial 3-6 months. This course section empowers you to manage the adjustment challenges you may face.

Bonus Tools—In four (4) lessons, you will gain additional tips and planning tools for adjustment and coping. The course toolbox helps with planning and taking further actions for a smooth transition.

The experience behind the course:

As your course facilitator, I have used my higher education career to live in nine (9) countries and work in seven (7) of them. Thus far, I have made nine (9) cultural transitions in six (6) regions. I am also an avid traveler who has visited 50+ countries.

• Middle East - United Arab Emirates - 2007 & 2023
• Central Asia - Afghanistan - 2012
• Caribbean - Dominica - 2013
• Southeast Asia - Singapore - 2015, Indonesia, and Malaysia - 2019
• South Asia - Bangladesh - 2020
• West Africa - Niger - 2020
• Caribbean - Dominican Republic - 2021

Five (5) benefits of this course:

• Self-paced modules and one-on-one coaching
• Gain insight into culture shock and adjustment
• Gain clarity and advice about coping techniques
• Understand and develop the steps to avoid a rough entry into a new country
• Takeaway resources include practical and actionable information and resources to begin life in your new location

Your Living Abroad Transition Begins Now!

Regular: 157.00 USD.