One of the most researched areas in intercultural communication studies is that of individuals crossing cultural boundaries and adapting to a new culture (Y. Y. Kim, XXXXXXXXXXWhile many immigrants...

One of the most researched areas in intercultural communication studies is that of individuals crossing cultural boundaries and adapting to a new culture (Y. Y. Kim, 2005). While many immigrants may relocate with their immediate family, everything else in their worlds changes. Most face the challenge of learning a new language; all are challenged with a new culture—everything from living arrangements to food, landscapes, social customs, government, education, popular culture, and more.