I moved back to India after 5 years in the US. I was startled and disoriented by reverse culture shock — here's how I moved forward.

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Left: Vaishali Gauba on a CBS news set; Right: Vaishali Gauba holding a reporter's Microsoft and wearing Indian-style clothes.
Gauba had to leave the US after 5 years because she couldn't get an H-1B visa.

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I moved from the US to Brazil after losing my job. Despite the intense culture shock, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

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Isaiah stands at the entrance arches of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.
I moved from the US to Brazil and have experienced some culture shocks along the way.

Isaiah Reynolds

I moved back to Australia after decades in the US. The culture shock stunned me

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The author moved back to Australia after living in the US for most of her life.

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I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Drinking culture and work-life balance feel so different on the West Coast.

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I've noticed some big cultural differences since moving from New York City to Los Angeles one year ago.

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I'm an American living in Mexico. I love it, but that doesn't mean every day is perfect.

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I'm an American who moved to Mexico. It's not perfect, but I can't imagine moving back to the US.

Angel Kayondo

I moved to Shanghai from the Midwest 10 years ago. I struggle to relate to friends back home.

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Woman posing in window frame in China.
Sophie Steiner moved to Shanghai in 2015.

Sophie Steiner

I moved from Washington, DC, to Denver 2 years ago. It's been filled with surprises, especially when it comes to the people.

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Moving from Washington, DC, to Denver was a big change.

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When I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago, these 5 things seemed uniquely American to me. Now I can't live without them.

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Waves crash on the Miami coast, with buildings and palm trees lining the beach.
I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago.

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I moved back to the US after 6 years abroad, but the comforts of home feel more isolating than ever

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Katie and her friend stand in the Sahara Desert at dusk.
After living abroad for six years, transitioning back to life in the US was difficult.

Katie Lemon

I moved from Italy to Colorado. I've experienced a lot of culture shock, from the lack of work-life balance to the portion sizes.

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Snow-capped mountains behind trees, a lake, and grass.
I moved from Verona, Italy, to Colorado.

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