An aspect of Spanish culture that I had to adjust to were the behaviors of how late the local people ate meals. Typically, the people would eat lunch around 2-3pm and would not eat dinner until 8-10pm. This was an adjustment compared to how early people in America typically eat meals, but living with a…
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Cultural Confrontation – Post 2
Looking back at the possible ups and downs that occur during a study abroad experience, my program in Spain has brought some of its own challenges that relate to these ups and downs through cultural and language differences. The most prominent confrontation I have faced through my first month here has been the language barrier. In…
Oviedo, Spain Post #1
Growing up in the United States, a common value that found among society and the lifestyles of Americans is the need for on-the-go food and service that accommodate a fast-paced lifestyle. Growing up here, I never realized how this value had become so important in American culture, and was so intertwined with all aspects of…