Understand their home cultural and how others see it
Prepare for the reality of living and working in a new culture
Become aware of potential pitfalls and know how to respond to them
Build enhanced cultural awareness, knowledge, and practical skills
Develop curiosity about and knowledge of the host culture
Recognize culture shock and deploy effective coping strategies
Identify options for culturally-appropriate behavior in their new setting
Go beyond lists of do’s and don’ts to understand the why and how of cultural differences