Before the official exchange took place, all the Fulbright teachers met for several days of orientation at the end of July in Alexandria, Virginia. We talked about some of the different customs in our respective countries, in general, and in regards to our students and classes. There were several lectures on how to deal with culture shock. In spite of that, I have still experienced the awkwardness that comes from not knowing or understanding the customs and norms of another culture. The pictures include one of my exchange partner and I with the program coordinators located in Mexico City, and one of everyone involved in an exchange between the U.S. and Mexico this year.
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