Author: gwickham@rollins.edu

One of the most distinct aspects of the British culture I had to adjust to was the public transportation system. Around the UK and especially London almost everyone uses the public transport, buses, trains, the underground, etc., because it is such a massive part of a Brit’s daily routine most transfer trains and navigate the…

One of my first experiences after arriving abroad was a funny but prevalent moment of cultural confrontation. Freshly off the plane, trying to settle in at my new London flat one of the first things that I needed to do was grocery shop. Obviously, I know that grocery shopping in a new country would not…

A lot of the US culture is based around convenience- how to get things done the fastest and easiest. Whether this occurs in production and manufacturing or at a restaurant, it is apparent in everyday life as an American. I think this is extremely visible in food service, Americans love food to be fast and…