1. What does Holtzman mean, “don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone when you’re abroad”?

2. If you were to immerse into a culture that was quite different from your own and which had a language very different from your own, as Holtzman did, how effective do you think his recommendations would be for enabling you to adjust effectively? How would you assess the value of his recommendations, and what other approaches might you use to enhance the pace and effectiveness of your acculturation?

Ryan Holtzman describes his experience working in China for 5 months, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame them.