Culture shock is the personal disorientation someone feels when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life, such as when traveling or moving to a new country. Common causes of culture shock for individuals in a foreign environment include educational and social differences from their home culture. As these differences become apparent during the negotiation phase, it can create anxiety as well as physical reactions like tiredness, headaches, and stomach aches or emotional effects like anxiety, irritability, and depression. However, experiencing a new culture through study abroad is a privilege that can provide important enrichment.