Author: NXMARSHALL

One aspect of Italian culture that I had to adjust to was how they view time. In Italy, things tend to move at a slower pace in all aspects of life. For example, the bus system is not the most reliable. Many of the buses tended to show up later than the scheduled time, or…

One instance of cultural confrontation I experienced was navigating the transportation system in Rome. Back home, public transportation is not something that I have much access to in my area, so it was new to me in general. While it was overwhelming at first trying to figure out how to use the buses, it’s a…

One aspect of U.S. culture is that it is fast-paced. This can be seen in all aspects of life from the workplace, to school, and into people’s personal lives. Life moves quick here, and there is a deeper sense of urgency compared to other countries to get things done. People have set schedules that they…