Nahid was born and raised in a town with a population of about 20,000 people. Her family never left their small town so she didn't really think about it either. She attended college about thirty miles from home. When she decided to look for a job, she knew that she might have to move in order to find her dream job. She received a job offer from a company in New York City. When she moved there, she found that it was radically different on many levels from where she grew up. She knew that it would take time for her to adjust. What was Nahid experiencing by moving and living in New York City?

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Nahid was experiencing culture shock, which is the disorientation and discomfort felt when encountering a new culture or way of life. Moving from a small town to a big city like New York can be a huge cultural shift, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and out of place at first.

Nahid Was Born and Raised in a Town with a Population