Psychological and cross-cultural adaptation of Afghan students: AUCA Counseling Service experience

Studying abroad is a positive cultural experience for many students. Despite the fact that AUCA has a rich and long time experience in exchange programs, in particular with students from Afghanistan, in 2021, after the evacuation of Afghan personnel’s to Kyrgyzstan, AUCA staff faced many challenges, related to the adaptation and psychological wellbeing of newcomers. The main purpose of this qualitative case study is to understand Afghan students’ cross-cultural adaptation experiences after the emergency situation.