One common aspect of U.S. culture is timeliness. It is often presumed that to be on time is to be late in U.S. culture. Sports tournaments run a schedule that is down to the exact minute and schools sound bells at the start and end of each class to keep students on time. Even family…
Month: August 2023
Blog Prompt #1, Letters to America (Rome AUR)
The United States’ work-life balance is a distinct aspect of American culture. Since the colonial era, Americans have prioritized hard work and dedication to their craft. Individuals’ work and home life often coexist with one another. Many take their work home and continue their responsibilities far after the work day. In the U.S., we often…
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…
HKBU pre-arrival
Growing Up in the South one of the main aspects of Southern American culture is Southern Hospitality. In Georgia, it is customary to be seen as warm, welcoming, and friendly. You will often be greeted with a warm welcome. It is common to have many conversations with strangers. “Small talk” is very common throughout the…
Blog #1
When I think about aspects of the Culture in the United States, there are a lot of aspects that stick out. To name one in particular, individualism is a key trait Americans are known to have. This means Americans tend to be more concerned with the individual(s) than the community. This is a very well-known…
Blog Prompt #1
In order to achieve the American dream, there is a traditional process one must submit to. This typically entails starting work at age 16, finishing higher education and then securing a stable career where you can work 40+ hours a week until you’re at least 65. The concept of the American dream portrays the idea…
American University of Paris: Blog Post #1
One of the most infamous labels associated with the United States is the “American Dream” – also known as the formula for success in this country. According to it, hard work achieves the idyllic lifestyle in America. As a result, the United States creates a work-positive environment where people are encouraged to be passionate about…