Office of International Cooperation
“Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.”
By:
Dira Berman, Ph.D.Coordinator of International Education &
International Student CounselorOffice of International Cooperation
National Chengchi University [email protected]
• Coping with your new Situation
• Emotions and Success
• The Art & Science of Transition
• Keys to Success
This Presentation
• I find my book in the library Happy
• I don’t like the food Frustration
• I like this teacher Content
• My roommate snores Angry
Welcome to NCCU…..
Difference Brings Emotion
PERCEPTIONThoughts-Emotions
Beliefs-ValuesPhysical Reaction
EXTERNALENVIRONMENT
Neighborhood-WeatherBoss/Work-Home
Family-Friends
BEHAVIORSPersonal Actions
SELF IMAGE
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes2) Choices
COPING POORLY:
DIS-EASE
COPING WELL:
EASE
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes2) Choices
• The size of your EXPECTATION is related to the size of your FRUSTRATION.
It should be this way…… It must be right…… I don’t want change…… I assumed…… Somebody told that……
ExpecTaTions
I READ THE OTHER DAY THAT THE TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS ARE OVER-EATING, OVER-
SLEEPING, ANDSPENDING MANY HOURS ON
THE COMPUTER!!!WHO ARE THEY KIDDING???
THAT’S MY IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY!
YOUR TURN!
Wha
t we
do fo
r you
…
TRANSITION – A Bridge
ACommon experiences in transitions
1. An ending2. A period of confusion and distress3. A new beginning
B
Being in Transition
• “Where are you?” said the Caterpillar…… “I ---I hardly know, Sir, just at present,” Alice
replied rather shyly, “at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”
LEWIS CARROLLAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland
• Honeymoon period.• I miss my comfort zone (friends, foods,
family…..)• Make a temporary family? • Be flexible.• Think how lucky you are to have this
opportunity!- Now, make it work.
Comparing-Acceptance
Your Experience
Start
• Focus on your goals.• Research shows that successful people ask for
help.• Understand frustration as you crossing a bridge. • Learn about your environment: language, culture,
customs, rules and regulations (on campus, on the dorms and in the city).
• Make friends, friends help. • Be in touch: 09-1083- 4400 (Dr. Berman)
Conclusion: Keys To Success
Office of International Cooperation
“Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.”
By:
Dira Berman, Ph.D.Coordinator of International Education &
International Student CounselorOffice of International Cooperation
National Chengchi University [email protected]