Ironically enough, Icelanders are a very cold people; they tend to be a bit blunt and standoffish. Which I found presented a few interesting interactions that put me and my peers into situations that could’ve been resolved with little explanation and conversation. I think it made for very confrontational moments. Especially with the culture of…
Author: SBROOKS
Blog Post #2 Icelandic Culture
The biggest thing I’ve learned about the culture is that it’s much more socially progressive than the US. Especially considering that I was warned about the “whiteness” of the country, but when I landed, I was struck by the amount of diversity amongst advertisement and people that I simply wasn’t prepared for. When talking to…
Letters to America Pre-Departure: Iceland
When considering American culture, the most prominent aspect that we, as US citizens, hold dear is our reliance on individualism. What I find most noteworthy is the fact that this manifests in various ways in our society. The two most prominent examples that come to mind are our desire for independence and self-sufficiency in various…