Cultural Difference

Relocating for college, graduate school or employment in Ann Arbor can involve many changes. For some, it may include difficult cultural adjustments. Whether you are from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Detroit, New York or South Asia, moving to Ann Arbor will challenge you with new ways of living, relating and working.

Moving to Ann Arbor may be your first experience with an unfamiliar culture. Many grieve the loss of family and close friends, of familiar food and weather, and they are sometimes surprised by the intensity of their emotional reactions – including social isolation, depressed mood, anxious thoughts or feeling overly critical of their new home.

If you are having a painful reaction to your move to Ann Arbor,  you may find it helpful to talk in a therapeutic setting about  your experience.  It may help you to deal with stressful changes, including separation from loved ones and familiar places,  and be able to participate more fully in your new life in Ann Arbor.

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