In many cases reverse culture shock can be harder than culture shock. Here are some ideas from Columbia students on how to ease your transition back into New York:

Student who went to Bolivia: Talk to friends who went abroad. Even if it was on the other side of the world, they’re still facing the same issues as you are. I found that there are also a lot of Bolivian restaurants, organizations, and neighborhoods in New York so look them up and go visit: it’s the best way to bring Bolivia back with you. This will ease you back into New York, which is a huge culture shock coming from Bolivia.