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Journal : Sahafa Journal of Islamic Communication

Coping with Culture Shock: Communication Patterns of Non-PMDG Students at UNIDA Gontor Abdillah, Muzakky; Pia Wulandari, Maulina; Nasution, Zulkarnain
Sahafa Journal of Islamic Communication Vol. 7 No. 02 (2024): Sahafa Journal of Islamic Communication
Publisher : Universitas Darussalam Gontor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/sjic.v7i02.13189

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Abstract This research aims to analyze the phenomenon of culture shock experienced by Non-KMI (Kulliyatul Mu›allimin Al-Islamiyah) students at Darussalam Gontor University (UNIDA Gontor). Non-KMI students, who come from non-Islamic boarding school backgrounds, face great challenges in adapting to an Islamic boarding school-based campus environment, where Arabic and English are used as the main languages, and high discipline is an integral part of campus life. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, this research explores the adaptation experiences of Non-KMI students by focusing on emotional, behavioral and cognitive aspects. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation related to academic and social life on campus. The research results showed that non-KMI students experienced culture shock in the form of anxiety, confusion, and changes in perception of the dominant cultural values at UNIDA Gontor. Behavioral aspects also include difficulties in adapting to congregational worship procedures and the use of Arabic in daily communication. This research identified several factors that cause culture shock, such as differences in communication patterns, lifestyle, and lack of social support from the surrounding environment. However, through effective communication strategies, such as building intercultural communication skills and increasing social interaction, Non-KMI students can adapt better to campus culture. This research provides practical insights to support the adaptation process of Non-KMI students in Islamic boarding school-based educational environments and offers suggestions for strengthening cultural orientation and cross-cultural interaction programs at universities. Keywords: Communication Patterns; Cultural Adaptation; Intercultural Communication
Co-Authors Abdillah, Muzakky Amalia Fibrianty Amanda, Fakhirah Anang Sujoko Andi Afrilliya Ani Angela Ervina Ansahnarmi, Annisa Antoni Antoni Antoni Antoni Argyanti, Talitha Arsih Amalia Chandra Permata Azizah Des Derivanti Bambang Dwi Prasetyo Bambang Dwi Prasetyo Bambang Dwi Prasetyo Chusnul Chotimah Chusnul Chotimah Cinta Manda Roudhotun Daffa Yudhistira Darmawati, Surya Ervina, Angela Fairuza Arindra Fajaria Menur Widowati Fakhirah Amanda Fitri H Oktaviani Fitria Avicenna Habibi Za’idatul Ma’muriyah Husnu, Lalu Nurcholis Imon Dwi Budi Ajianto Imon Dwi Budi Ajianto, Imon Dwi Budi Indri Wisudawati Patiung Isni Tri Lestari Istikhana Nurulhuda Ivan Bimantoro Wachid Jukiabtari, Serly Novita Lalu Nurcholis Husnu Layna, Nadia Luitsa Leonard Davinci Elain Koten M. Andy Bagus Izzulhaq Maharina Novia Zahro Moch. Adi Surahman Mohammad Annur Tri Putra Muhammad Daffa Putra Mahmudi Muhammad Syukron Anshori Nia Miftakhul Jannah Nikmatus Sholikah Novita Anggraini Nurlaily Romadhoni Nurzila Fadilah Putri Prasetya, Bambang Dwi Prihantoro, Danang Mandala Putra, Mohammad Annur Tri Rachmat Kriyantono Rachmat Kriyantono Rachmat Kriyantono Rachmat Kriyantono Rahayu, Winda Dewi Retnaningrum, Stevany Eryna Reza Nugraha, Reza Reza Safitri Reza Safitri Ridy Sulhana Sahawi Rizki Bimo Santoso Saffanah Fajar Kurniawan Safira Aqmarina Putri Isnaini Sahawi, Ridy Sulhana Salsabila, Laluna Sari, Diaz Sasela, Mirel Imelda Sasella, Mirel Imelda Stevany Eryna Retnaningrum Sujoko, Anang Surya Darmawati Suryadi Syaiful Azhary Sylvatri, Hapsari Dian Taqi, Naila Tri Suharto Wachid, Ivan Bimantoro Yassaroh, Lora Sabila Yuarko, Nike Virgawati Yuyun Agus Riani Zahro, Maharina Novia Zuhri, Mochamad Fernanda Abuzar Zulkarnain Nasution Zulkarnain Nasution Zulkarnain Nasution Zulkarnain Zulkarnain