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Preparation for a new culture

Want to be prepared for your new culture?

We would like to help you!

 

A culture shock is a well-known problem in an international move. Because of this, it will take for you as a relocating family or person a long time before you feel at home on your new international destination. How can you prepare for this? 

Culture shock

Many people experience a culture shock when they get in touch with a culture that is different than the culture they are used to. Adapt to this culture or not? It is a difficult problem.

There are multiple culture shock stages wherein different emotions, feelings and manners of association are noticeable. A culture shock can be confusing and very emotional. But you can prepare for this. You can limit the impact of a culture shock for your family members.

We've collected several tips about how to deal with a culture shock.

Next steps

If you have difficulties dealing with the culture shock, you can always reach out for professional assistance. There are specialized psychologist who can advise you during this process. Dependent of your healthcare insurance, some treatments can be compensated.

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January 15 2026

We have engaged De Haan several times for international relocations and are very satisfied with their moving services as well as with the staff, who are highly efficient, helpful, and friendly. We would definitely recommend De Haan and would not hesitate to use their removal services again in the future if needed!

Cornelia

Moving to Switserland,
from Netherlands

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January 14 2026

Super professional and prompt team! The team was incredibly knowledgeable and nice to work with. They took great care of my items, maintained excellent communication throughout the move, and were helpful from start to finish. Highly recommend!"

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Verhuizing naar Nederland,
vanuit Duitsland

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January 08 2026

I worked with De Haan to move my household from the Randstad to the San Francisco Bay Area, and throughout the process they were exceptional. The initial survey and quoting process is what first caught my attention, as they invest more effort into giving you solid advice about moving and getting an accurate estimate for your needs. The quoting process was also by far the most transparent of the companies I initially engaged, which helped avoid surprises later since there were no hidden fees and anything variable was clearly called out to me at the outset. The move coordinator and moving teams on both sides of the journey were exceptional, and what initially had been a big life change that was causing me a lot of stress became a much smoother and easier experience. I would absolutely recommend working with De Haan. 

M. Kniep

Moving to America,
from Netherlands

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