Author: eejones@rollins.edu

An observation/ experience that I was confused by at first, and that I had to adjust to in Athens was the unique practices of military soldiers in the city. In Greece, every male is forced to complete at least one year of compulsory military service when they turn 18. Since my study abroad program is…

Traveling to Greece with the mindset that cultural confrontation would happen has made it much easier for me to accept and appreciate different cultural and everyday practices. However, there are some moments when I still get a little overwhelmed. The most common example of cultural confrontation that I have experienced is probably grocery shopping. Each…

A characteristic of American culture that promptly comes to mind is our fast-paced culture. We are expected and pressured to get as much done in a day as possible. Additionally, we believe that the level of success we achieve is based on how much work we are able to get done in a day. This…