HKEY — Italy is drastically different from the United States in multiple ways, whether it is the food andwine aspect or how they enjoy their free time. At each restaurant there are around three orfour courses in a meal and they expect you to pick one of each, they do not like it when you…
Month: January 2024
Final Blog Post – Australia: Newcastle
JDRAKE — The first interaction I had with a uniquely Aussie experience happened before I had even landed in Sydney. After the pilot had given their pre-landing speech, I was met with the now familiar acknowledgment of country. Paying homage to the traditional custodians of the land that the Sydney airport now rests on and…
Letters to America: Blog 1
As I prepare for my semester at Queen Mary University of London, one aspect of American culture that resonates with me is the convenience and car-centric urban design, particularly evident in cities like Orlando. This feature of American life, while often taken for granted, significantly influences our daily routines and lifestyle choices. In Orlando, the…
Blog 1 – Pre-Departure
When I think about the United States, I believe a notable part of American culture is friendliness. By friendliness I mean being welcoming, talkative, helpful, and smiling to strangers around you. Americans typically engage in small talk and converse with strangers in most settings; this may happen while waiting in line, at the airport, at…
Letters to America: Blog 1
When thinking of aspects of US culture, one that comes to mind is the importance of individualism. It is through this cultural value that individuals can change their lives and carve out who they are. Individualism taught from an early age can establish follow-through, hard work, and independence. This aspect of American culture establishes values…
Final Blog Post
4. This exercise has deepened my understanding of culture by reiterating that there are two sides to many things. Some individuals enjoy public transportation and some do not. It made me take a step back and not judge individuals who have access to public transportation. It makes sense why a local would disagree with the…
Blog Prompt #1
Often in the United States, people place a high value on being self-sufficient this can reflect that the United States is a highly individualistic culture. In the US it is more normalized that people move out once they become an adult which is usually 18 to early 20’s. This can be caused by the heavy…
Final HK Post
During my time in Hong Kong, I tried an experiment to see whether my appearance changed how I was treated. For context, I have a racially ambiguous face and white, tall, and dark brown hair, so it’s not easy to identify where I am from at a glance, and I speak enough Mandarin to get…
BLOG 3: Work-Life Balance in London
Now that my study abroad and internship experience in London has come to and end, I have been able to look back on the aspects of London, its culture, and distinctive characteristics which contributed toward my experience as an outsider, whether that be positive or more difficultly. Throughout my years as a student and growing…
Before Departure.…(First Blog Post)
The U.S. Culture involves a fast-paced way of living, where every second has a purpose. The culture puts a high value on productivity and time management within their schedule. Although some people do not follow this way of living this lifestyle it’s shown in various aspects of American society such as the business environment and…