Author: PCONNOR

An aspect of Italian culture that I had to adjust to was the heavy reliance on public transportation and walking. Before this semester, I had never used public transportation. I am from Texas, so I am very used to driving everywhere, since everything is so spread out. In Rome especially, but many other cities in…

Having been abroad for about six weeks now, several challenges have presented themselves. Overall, adjusting to a new culture, schedule and language has proven to be difficult, but not impossible! I have found that having patience and staying positive makes all the difference when faced with everything a new city and country throws at you….

U.S. culture can be defined by personal gain and individuality. People in the United States are constantly striving to better themselves and their career. From a very young age, children are told they can be anything they want, as long as they work hard for it. Many people will not settle for anything but the…