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How Dr Culture Shift can help
Thriving in a new cultural environment is an exciting opportunity for growth. Adjusting to new academic expectations, social norms, and ways of thinking can be overwhelming—but with the right preparation and support, international students can build confidence, resilience, and the skills to succeed.
At Dr Culture Shift, we provide evidence-based, research-driven solutions that empower students to navigate change with clarity and purpose. Led by Dr. Su-Ann Tan, our approach is grounded in pioneering research on international student adaptation and decades of expertise in intercultural communication and higher education leadership.
Through our Cultural Cognition Mindset™ framework, we offer high-impact training, consulting, and education programs designed to equip students and expatriate professionals with the mindset and tools to excel in diverse environments, build meaningful connections, and achieve their full potential.
Our programs are accessible and adaptable, ensuring that students and institutions alike can benefit from our expertise. We are also committed to giving back, providing free resources to registered not-for-profits and charitable initiatives that support international students, migrants and expatriates.
By bridging research with real-world practice, Dr Culture Shift helps students and institutions create inclusive, adaptive, and student-centred environments where international students don’t just adjust—they thrive.
Let’s work together to build a future where every student is empowered to succeed.
The team at Dr Culture Shift
A note from Dr Su
A note from Dr Su
A note from Dr Su
Welcome to the journey of cultural discovery, adaptation, and success. This is my passion and life’s work—I’ve dedicated years of research to understanding cross-cultural adjustment because of my own lived experiences. Now, I’m honoured to use what I've learnt, to help others thrive in new cultures and succeed in new environments.
The Team
A note from Dr Su
A note from Dr Su
The team is led by a group of passionate culture shifting enthusiasts who live, breathe and eat culture. Informed by a broad depth of lived experience in the East and West, the leadership at Culture Shift brings over 40 years of work experience to your service.