The cultural observation I chose was the eating times and value placed on meals in Italy. I chose this because of the way it differs from the customs in the United States. People usually eat at earlier times in the US, with it being traditional to have lunch at noon and dinner around 6 pm….
Author: LJIMENEZLAMOUTH
Blog #2
From my time abroad in Rome, the aspect that has piqued my interest the most has been the public transportation system. I come from the Dominican Republic, which is a country that is not known for having a good public transportation system. When I moved to the United States, the aspect of transportation was very…
Blog 1: Pre-Departure
An aspect of U.S. culture that stands out to me the most is individualism. What I’ve learned from my time in the United States is that personal freedom and the pursuit of individual goals are strongly emphasized in American culture. This is reflected in many aspects of life, ranging from the education system to the…