Cultural Intelligence Study Abroad Workbook

Cultural Intelligence Study Abroad Workbook

A practical Cultural Intelligence (CQ) workbook for study abroad, international exchange and intercultural learning programmes.

Designed for students preparing to live, study or travel in another country, this adaptable workbook guides students through the cross-cultural experience using observation, reflection and practical activities.

The workbook covers:

Pre-departure: cultural identity, expectations, assumptions and culture shock
Arrival & immersion: cultural observation, social norms, communication and adaptation
Culture & everyday life: exploring how cultural values appear in behaviour, communication, advertising and consumer life
Final reflection: a structured 800–1,000 word reflective assignment

Students are also introduced to key intercultural theories including Cultural Intelligence (Earley & Ang), Yoshikawa’s Double-Swing Model, Hall’s culture and context framework, and de Mooij’s work on culture and consumer behaviour.

Suitable for university, college and older secondary students, the workbook can be used before, during and after study abroad, international exchanges, educational trips and international placements.

The resource is designed to work with any combination of home and host cultures.