Many experts have broken-down the process of Culture Shock into the following four phases; Honeymoon, Hostile, Grin and Bear it and finally Effective Adjustment. It is important to understand these phases because as you move through them, you will be able to recognize that many of the emotions that you are feeling fit into this pattern. Once you notice that it is much easier to get past your emotional reactions to the culture and focus your energy on moving through that particular phase. When you receive your Orientation handbook these phases will be covered in more detail and your coordinators will help you to reach the effective adjustment phase during your cultural training and orientation.