Hermansyah, Salsabila Azzahra Faustine (2025) STAGES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND PATTERN OF INTERACTION BETWEEN INDONESIAN STUDENTS AND HUNGARIAN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS. Undergraduate thesis, FAKULTAS ILMU SOSIAL DAN ILMU POLITIK UNIVERSITAS DIPONEGORO.

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Abstract

This study examines the stages of intercultural communication and interaction patterns among
Indonesian and Hungarian students at the University of Pécs. Using the Interpretative
Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach, this research explores the lived experiences of six
students, three Indonesian exchange students and three Hungarian local students with crosscultural communication challenges, and how they navigate it. This research utilizes Kim’s CrossCultural Adaptation Theory (2001) and Gudykunst’s Intercultural Communication Theory (2005)
as the theoretical framework. The findings indicate that Indonesian students experience a lengthy
adaptation process, beginning with initial expectations and progressing to culture shock and
eventual integration. Language barriers, differences in direct versus indirect communication style,
and varying social norms were discovered to be the most significant obstacles. To adapt, they
change their communication tactics, grow their social networks, and gain a better understanding
of local culture. Although limited to one university, this study offers suggestions for student
exchange programs to improve support for international students in a multicultural academic
environment.
Keywords: Intercultural communication, cultural adaptation, communication barriers, interaction
patterns, and exchange students.
13 Ilmu Komunikasi 2025

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