Some cultural confrontation that I have had to deal with while studying abroad in Italy is the fact that they simply do not have dryers for your clothes. As you could imagine this gets extremely annoying however I have learned from it to be more efficient when it comes to doing wash. For example, at…
Month: March 2022
Rome Mini Post Blog 2
My initial reactions to Italy were being grateful and satisfied. We went to a small restaurant and the staff was welcoming. They brought us dessert without us asking for it, and were genuinely connecting with my classmates and I.
Rome Mini Reflection Post 1
I am excited to see what Italy has to offer. I am looking forward to see historical monuments and sightings. Also, my classmates make this experience significantly better as I can share this moments with them.
Blog #2 London CAPA: Cultural Confrontation
The “U-curve of Cultural Adjustment” was a very practical methodology to learn about at our pre-departure orientation. One way or another, every individual who travels abroad, either to study, work or simply for leisure experiences all the phases of the U-Curve at some point in their journey. Before arriving in London, learning about these stages…
Blog 2: Cultural Adjustment
I have now been in Oviedo, Spain for two months and it has been incredible. I have since gotten acquainted with the beautiful city, and formed a great bond with my host mom. The food here is delicious, and the sights are amazing. Every day has been a new adventure, visiting many different cities, meeting…
Blog #2
The first two months in Germany have been a huge learning experience. The student body at Jacobs University is mostly international. This has exposed me to many people that come from different cultures. I have been able to try foods I had never tried before, I have learned some common phrases in other languages aside…
Blog Post #2: Cultural Confrontation in Ireland
As I’m approaching the halfway mark of my time studying abroad, I think constantly about how incredible this opportunity is and how grateful I am to be here and be able to experience a culture different from my own. This exposure to a new culture has come with a few bumps in the road and…
Blog Post #2
This past week marked halfway through our semester abroad in London. This experience has sadly been going by very fast so I have learned to appreciate it every day in all activities. I haven’t experienced major cultural confrontation so far because I try to remember that every country and culture is different including beliefs and…