Timeliness is an important value and characteristic of American culture that I’ve always noticed. Americans value their time. “Time is money,” as the famous phrase goes, is taken seriously, and Americans live by it. When Americans talk about time, they are not referring to a broad estimate, but to a specific expectation. In the United…
Month: January 2022
Homecoming
It has been less than a week since I returned home from London, but I already miss my time there so much. While I was in London, I fell in love with the city, the independence I experienced for the first time, and the friends I made in my church community while I was there….
Pre-Departure Blog
One important aspect of U.S. culture is the importance placed upon work, productivity, and accomplishments. These three elements are a large part of one aspect of U.S. culture, which we will call work ethic. Culture involves behaviors, attitudes, and values. American culture, like others, is vast, and the work ethic aspect of American culture is reflected through the behaviors and…
See you soon, Amman
After an amazing semester in Jordan, I am back home in Orlando, struggling to re-adjust to my home life and culture. When I was departing to begin my semester, I thought that leaving my home behind would be one of the hardest things I’d ever do. During the last few weeks I spent in Amman…
ISA: Rome Final Blog Post!
An aspect of my host culture where I was confused and had to adapt was the traditional values and ancient technology throughout the city of Rome. Unlike America Italy and Europe in general can be more behind in certain areas of technology. When moving into my apartment in Rome it was confusing and difficult to…
Blog 1: Lancaster University
A look at some cultural differences that may be experienced in another country. And why it may be good to experience such things!
Blog Post 1
An integral part of U.S culture is the country’s stance on work-life balance. We focus on working hard to keep up with other countries and their developments. This can also be defined as ‘The American Dream,’ which so many people immigrate to the U.S in hopes of achieving. With technology being easily accessible and evergrowing,…