A while ago on television there was an advert with a soldier asking quite authoritatively: "Are you still watching cable?" Then he would go on to advertise an alternative to cable. The question was meant create a sense of intimidation so that the cable watching tv customer would reconsider: should I still be watching cable? Maybe something is wrong with cable? Well, the title question of this message is meant to encourage you in case you are still shocked! Nothing is wrong with shock in a new culture. So, relax and read on. . .
If you are experiencing difficulty adjusting to life in America as an international student, or dealing with a seminary environment an American student, or you are a student planning to do mission work in a culture other than your own in the future . . . you are invited! The Ministry for Global Community Development has organized a Culture Shock Workshop to be led by Dr. Steve Ybarrola, a celebrated professor of Cultural Anthropology in Asbury Seminary's E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission. Date will be October 29th, from 2:30pm–4:00pm in the Cordelias at the Seminary Cafeteria.
Come learn more about culture shock and how to better cope with this reality - don't be shy. Additionally, we will have great fellowship with fellow students and spouses experiencing culture shock in different ways. By the way, there will also be some good food.
Childcare is available if you need it. And the only way this can be arranged is if you make reservations for it before October 21, 2010. Kindly RSVP to gcd.asbury@asburyseminary.edu, or by emailing: stavan.john@asburyseminary.edu.
Are you still shocked? You might be surprised. Let's find out on October 21.
Robert Magoola
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