Author: RONEY

Traveling to Rome was an unforgettable experience. With any experience comes hard adjustments and since this was my first time traveling anywhere I definitely faced some challenges. There were aspects in my host country that I was not used to and had to adjust to very quickly. A big adjustment for me was the sense…

It is unfathomable that I have been abroad in Rome for two months now. Within these two months I have been taken aback by some cultural aspects. One big shock to me was the concept of “siesta breaks”. Italians and many other European cultures love the idea of a mid-afternoon rest break. These breaks typically…

I was born and raised in the United States, but was never able to travel outside the country. Given this, I believe that the only culture I know is the American culture and the many aspects to it. One aspect of U.S. culture that is prominent in my life is our reliance on cars for…