American culture is not only defined by its fast-paced lifestyle, fashion, and “to-go” coffee cups. It is also the culture of many diversity, different religions, races, and ethnicities. It is a culture that nourishes competition and political correctness, and also tries to enforce the freedom of speech. I feel Americans aren’t most known for our…
Month: September 2021
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When I think of American culture, I mainly think of the American dream. Being abroad, it was surprising to me to see how others view America essentially as a pot of gold. They view it as the land of opportunities. This is mainly because of the vast amount of money to go around the country….
Blog Post #1
A lot of the US culture is based around convenience- how to get things done the fastest and easiest. Whether this occurs in production and manufacturing or at a restaurant, it is apparent in everyday life as an American. I think this is extremely visible in food service, Americans love food to be fast and…
Prompt #1 – PreDeparture
Growing up, children stare out the windows and envision a world of fantasy, going on adventures, and being embraced in something larger than themselves. Even in college, I stare out the windows and wished for a new perspective, an adventure that will change my thinking and push my comfort zone. I am thrilled to begin,…
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Born in Dresden, Germany, my time in the U.S. was a study abroad. Culture and identity have always followed me in my life. My Dad is Dutch, and my mother is German. Living in a household where cultures are different, one learns to accept the differences and enjoy them. Living in several countries and travelling,…
Looking within the U.S to Better Understand Rome
An aspect of US culture is overconsumption. In many different aspects the United States has a tendency to over serve or consume. When it comes to meals our portions are large and it is common to find buffets, all you can eat and deals on maximizing the amount of food you get. This is also…
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America is a capitalist country. Americans are born and bred to start looking for work from the moment they come into the world. People look at a newborn baby and wonder what career it will have, and then that said baby is asked for the first time what field they would like to enter around…
Time is of the essence and living to work
Something quite unique about US culture that I’ve noticed is the strong emphasis on time. Americans tend to place a high level of importance on their time – being on time, saving time, and scheduling time. Even the language around time indicates how much it means to us, and that it is a resource that…
Preparing to Study Abroad in Rome!
Preparing for departure to live in a never-visited and different country has produced mixed emotions– excitement and curiosity mainly. Will I understand the language? Will it be too hot? Will I like it? How are the people? Is the food as good as they say?.. these are all questions that have overwhelmed me moments before…
Pre-departure Post #1
A characteristic of American culture that promptly comes to mind is our fast-paced culture. We are expected and pressured to get as much done in a day as possible. Additionally, we believe that the level of success we achieve is based on how much work we are able to get done in a day. This…