Meria Billah Ittaqi, NIM. 372021022 (2025) Culture Shock Experienced by Filipino Internship Students in Indonesia. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang.

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Abstract

Ittaqi, M.B. 2025. Culture Shock Experienced by Filipino Internship Students in Indonesia. Thesis, English Education Study Program, Sarjana Degree (S1), Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. Advisor (1) Prof. Dr. Indawan Syahri, M.Pd. (2) Rini Susanti, S.Pd., M.A., Ph.D. Keywords: Culture Shock, International Students, SEA Teacher, Cross-Cultural Adjustment This study explores the culture shock experienced by Filipino internship students participating in the SEA Teacher program in Indonesia. As a short-term international exchange initiative, the program immerses students in culturally distinct educational environments, where they are required to adapt quickly to new social, academic, and linguistic expectations. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through open-ended questionnaires from four Filipino interns and analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed five major sources of culture shock: language barriers, Cultural Adjustments (Social Norms and Religious Expectations), food and environmental adaptation, academic and professional challenges, and personal growth through adaptation with their own strategies. Among these, language barriers emerged as the most significant challenge, affecting classroom instruction, daily communication, and emotional well-being. Participants also encountered unfamiliar religious norms, unexpected etiquette practices, and physical discomfort due to food, weather, and transportation differences. Moreover, they faced role ambiguity in teaching assignments, which required them to be flexible and improvise in unfamiliar academic settings. Despite these challenges, interns demonstrated resilience by employing a range of adaptation strategies such as cultural research, respectful engagement, self-awareness, and help-seeking from locals. These experiences contributed to their personal and professional development by enhancing their cross-cultural competence, critical thinking, and adaptability. The findings suggest that culture shock, while difficult, can be a powerful catalyst for growth. As a forward-looking recommendation, internship programs may consider offering pre-departure cultural orientation, clear role expectations, reflection spaces, and student buddy systems to better support participants.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Additional Information:	1. Prof. Dr. Indawan Syahri, M.Pd. 2. Rini Susanti, S.Pd., MA., Ph.D.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Culture Shock, International Students, SEA Teacher, CrossCultural Adjustment
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PE English Bahasa Inggris > Pemakaian Bahasa Inggris
Divisions:	Fakultas Ilmu Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris (S1)
Depositing User:	Mahasiswa Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Date Deposited:	03 May 2025 06:37
Last Modified:	03 May 2025 06:37
URI:	http://repository.um-palembang.ac.id/id/eprint/30347

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