Culture Shock

Culture shock is described as a stress response accompanying the transition to a foreign environment. This experience is common to travelers and international students. It is separated into four distinct phases: Honeymoon, Crisis, Adjustment, and Adaptation/Biculturalism. It is common for international students to pass through each phase, although students differ in the amount of time spent in each phase. Some students experience the range of culture shock in a month, while others may take an entire year. It is SUU’s goal to help students adapt to this new environment through education, and supportive services.

SUU 1020 - Sign up for our class designed to help new students learn and adapt to their new home by learning more about immigration requirements and benefits, Southern Utah culture, Cedar City community, and SUU.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Their mission is to help SUU students achieve their educational, career and personal goals. We understand that students’ first priority is to successfully earn a degree and we are here to assist them in addressing the stress and conflicts that may distract them from achieving their full potential. CAPS is staffed with experienced licensed psychologists and social workers who work with students to reduce the interference of everyday stress and also treat more serious conditions.