The culture-related experience that I noticed during my time studying abroad had to do with one of my classmates. He was from Hong Kong which still has a very patriarchal culture, and this created some situations during our time working together where he did not respect or follow the direction of the female leaders in…
Author: SBOSTICK
Blog Prompt 2: The London Overground
After coming to London, I have learned what it is like traveling by public transport. To get to work or school I need to take an hour’s ride on the overground and underground into central London. I have learned that traveling underground completely changes your sense of direction. Everything feels disconnected from one stop to…
Letters to America: Blog 1
When thinking of aspects of US culture, one that comes to mind is the importance of individualism. It is through this cultural value that individuals can change their lives and carve out who they are. Individualism taught from an early age can establish follow-through, hard work, and independence. This aspect of American culture establishes values…