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[ID:0154]Don't forget that the re-entry process is an important phase of your experience abroad—and is itself divided into three parts: euphoria, shock and adjustment.
Phase I: Euphoria or the "Tourist High"
Most returnees experience the "tourist high." During this phase you feel very optimistic and tend to focus on the positive, such as reuniting with loved ones, returning to a familiar culture, and for some, Dunkin Donuts! This euphoria helps sustain you through any initial problems. You avoid difficult situations and convince yourself that everything is wonderful. You downplay or ignore...
