London’s fast pace and cultural variety caught me off guard. Expecting a predominantly British environment, I instead found a city pulsing with influences from around the globe. This blend of cultures in London piqued my curiosity, leading me to explore how this diversity defines the city, especially through its public spaces and the daily interactions…
Tag: CAPA London
Pre-Departure Blog
When thinking about U.S. culture, one aspect that stands out to me is the emphasis on individualism. This cultural trait is woven into the fabric of American society, influencing behaviors, habits, beliefs, attitudes, and values. Individualism in the U.S. is characterized by a strong belief in personal freedom and independence. It manifests in the way…
Interning in London
For the past 4 months, I had the opportunity to intern abroad in London at a company called CREOATE. During my time working there, I got to experience multiple cultural differences that enriched my time abroad and helped me immerse myself in the culture even more. One of the aspects that stood out to me…
UK CAPA Blog #1
Helping everyone around you get better, improve, and grow is a big part of the U.S. culture. As an international student-athlete from Mexico, I have observed that the U.S. cultivates a competitive environment; nevertheless, everyone wants you to succeed so the community can be better as well. Persistence is extremely valued and esteemed alongside 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…
UK CAPA: London Mid-Trip Blog
Living in London for the past month has presented me with a number of challenges. While the experience has been incredible in many ways, I can’t say I haven’t experienced a fair amount of culture shock. In addition to being in another country for the first time in my life, I have also been adjusting…
UK CAPA: London Pre-Departure Blog
As I prepare to study in London, I am inclined to reflect on my current knowledge of both the differences and similarities between the United States and London. When I think of the United States, my viewpoint is limited. I have lived in three states, all on the east coast, and not traveled much outside…
Final Blog Post
Before I went abroad, as I wrote about in my first post, I was excited to experience a different part of the world, but I was worried that my I would miss my Latin roots. I was worried that the the things that helped me feel connected to my heritage, such as speaking the language,…
Wrapping it All Up
What can I say, I set out for the biggest three month adventure of my life, and I got two months of living in London and a month of sitting in front of a computer screen and paranoia every time I hear someone cough. But at the end of the day, I wouldn’t change anything…
Returning “Home”
Returning home from London a month early was extremely difficult in a variety of aspects. I went home without having done a lot of things I had planned to do, and in turn, made me more grateful for the time and opportunities that I had been given during the program as it was a valuable…