Want to study abroad in a new environment? Then you should increase your knowledge about the place you are going to visit. What do you already know about the culture and language of your destination?

Watch this video in which DigiPass student ambassador, Iulia, explains how she came to understand the importance of increasing your cultural knowledge and how it helped in her personal development.

Theory

Read the document about Cultural Awareness below. After reading this document you will:

have a better understanding about the concept of culture and interpersonal communication;
learn about four different models to understand culture;

Make sure to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice by completing exercises 3.2.1-3.2.2. after reading this document!

Click here to view Increase your knowledge 1 - cultural awareness.pdf

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