Author: JPINZON

One of the biggest differences between Spanish and Northern American culture is the balance between life and work. In the United States a sixty-hour work week is commonly heard of, a desire for continuous promotion is insignificant, and opportunity is abundant. In Spain, certain companies have rigorous policies that prevent working overtime. When someone finds…

Since my time here in Spain, I’ve noticed various differences between American and Spanish behavior. From differences in the gastronomy to differences in foot traffic. However, considering that most of my schedule and time in Spain is devoted to my academic studies, I feel it is appropriate to write about the differences I noticed in…

When contemplating what aspect about American culture I would cover for this blog, I experienced some trouble. The reason for this trouble is because throughout my twenty years of life in Florida, I have witnessed various different cultures influenced by who I was surrounded by. Ultimately this very “problem” is exactly what I will be…