Culture shock on a Working Holiday Visa

13-12-2024

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Article Summary

- In the integration phase, Pvtistes might feel complete, flourishing, more self-confidence, a growing sense of belonging, and excitement for the future, and you don’t resent returning home.
- Examples include wearing a pounamu necklace, continuing to use phrases from another language, or cooking Mexican cuisine for your family.
- To manage your emotions, enjoy your life at home or plan a new trip.
- If you’re considering another WHV, read Canada, Australia or New Zealand: Which WHV destination is best? for ideas on where to go next.

Stage nine: Integration

After some time, you suddenly realise that you feel completely integrated in your home culture again. You can now see each culture in a positive light. You are appreciative of your WHV and understand how lucky you are to have had this experience. You know part of your WHV country will live with you forever, but you don’t resent returning home.

Of course, if you struggle with integration into life at home, you can always decide to go on another WHV!

Possible emotions you might experience in the integration phase

Feeling complete
Flourishing
Self-confidence
Sense of belonging
Excitement for the future

Examples

“My pounamu necklace from New Zealand will never leave my neck.”

“My friends are used to me using phrases from a different language.”

“I love cooking Mexican cuisine for my family after my WHV in Mexico.”

What you can do to manage your emotions in the integration phase

Enjoy your life at home… or maybe plan a new trip!

If you’re considering another WHV, read Canada, Australia or New Zealand: Which WHV destination is best? for ideas on where to go next.

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Pamela

Voyageuse belge depuis 2012, j'ai vécu aux USA, aux Bahamas et en Nouvelle-Zélande pendant 5 ans, avant de m'envoler pour l'Australie où je vis actuellement. Je partage avec vous mes meilleurs tips grâce à pvtistes.net et vous accompagne dans votre préparation au départ

Belgian traveler since 2012. I have lived in the USA, the Bahamas in New Zealand for 5 years, before moving to Australia where I now live. I share my best tips with you and I help you prepare for your big adventure.

Stage nine: Integration

Possible emotions you might experience in the integration phase

Examples

What you can do to manage your emotions in the integration phase

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