One thing that American culture does differently compared to other countries is the amount of physical or emotional connection that is shared between each other. American people tend to keep more to themselves, as is typical for our isolationist culture. Instead of greeting each other with hugs and kisses on the cheeks as many other…
Month: January 2023
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…
CAPA London Final Blog Post
There weren’t many moments in London where I was directly confronted with differences in culture – most were little things that just confused me before I even realized it was an aspect of culture. My internship is where I was able to notice the most of these little behaviors, and where I spent the most…
Final Blog Post.
Studying abroad in Italy was one of the most enriching and eye-opening experiences of my life. Not only did I have the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture and learn about its history and traditions, but I also gained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and how they can shape our perspectives and…
Final Blog Post – American University of Rome
Now that I have been home for about two weeks, I’ve had adequate time to reflect on my abroad experience through ISA at The American University of Rome. It was a four-month experience that ended up feeling like a couple weeks. I made some of the best memories I have and did things that very…
Final Post: CYA Greece
An aspect of Greek culture that was both confusing and took adjusting, was the norm of rest time from the hours around 3:00-6:00 pm. During these hours the streets were often quiet and some places would even close, such as pharmacies. This reflects the value of leisure time that Greeks hold i comparison to the…
Final Blog Post: ISA Rome
I have been at home for a couple of weeks now. I will forever remember my time abroad Italy. There were many moment where I had doubted myself and questioning myself on why I decided to do this in the first place. However, I am entirely grateful that I was able to do this experience….