Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
London – Post #3
When reflecting upon being abroad in London this past fall semester, I noticed multipledifferences between the culture that I was in, compared to what I was used to in theUnited States growing up. One of the cultural differences that I noticed was thebehaviors and relationship styles in the workplace, during my internship. There weremultiple instances…
Samantha Rebein Final Blog Post: UK CAPA
An experience where I was confused and had to adjust to London culture was using the Tube as a main source of transportation. The Tube was very confusing to me at first because I do not take trains where I am from because I am used to driving everywhere. I had to adjust to the…
Cheerio London :(
Wow, I cannot believe it is the end. I can confidently say that I have learned a lot about myself. This was a challenging experience, but very rewarding. I think I do have a unique perspective, as I was already an international student, yet London’s culture is very different from that of the United States…
London, England – CAPA Internship Program
I think one of the most notable American values is that of individualism. The lack of reliance on the family unit and the hyper-independent behavior exhibited by American individuals is quite distinct from many cultures. America’s youth is encouraged to fully support themselves between the ages of 18 and 22 years old and the elderly…
UK CAPA: Final Blog
After three months of studying, working, and commuting in London, one aspect of the culture that I noticed was different from the US was the openness in conversations surrounding what I typically see as “sensitive” topics in the US. Politics, religion, and money are three main areas that I usually see avoided, especially in the…
UK: CAPA Initial Blog Post
The United States is knowing for having a culture that is centered on individualism. This consists of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors seen in people’s everyday lives. This outlook is seen in being an individual with freedom to do things separate from their friends, family, and communities. In U.S. culture, people are encouraged to work hard…