Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
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College can be a culture shock

Brittany Mcclintock // April 13, 2016
College can be shocking in many ways; I just never thought that culture would be one of them.
Jessica Vazquez, senior agriculture business major, traveled to Spain for a year to attend school. Photo credit: Michaela Sundholm

Culture shock coming back to States

Michaela Sundholm // September 2, 2014
Students discuss dealing with an unexpected dose of culture shock after returning home from studying abroad.
Writer Michelle Manera travels to London for the first time and poses for a picture at Piccadilly Circus.

Orionite Abroad: Conquering culture shock

Michelle Manera // February 4, 2014
Not understanding is stressful, but the simple solution is to ask questions and keep calm.
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