Author: STORRESLOPEZ

My experience in France was a unique opportunity and I am very lucky that adjusting to life abroad was not too difficult, I credit a large part of that to the fact that I grew up visiting family in Mexico a lot; however, that does not mean there were not experiences that proved to be…

In three days, I will have officially been in France for two full months. I feel like the first month felt much longer than the second month. I am very glad to have been told about “The U-Curve of Cultural Adjustment” because it is very real and knowing that I am not alone in this…

One important aspect of U.S. culture is the importance placed upon work, productivity, and accomplishments. These three elements are a large part of one aspect of U.S. culture, which we will call work ethic. Culture involves behaviors, attitudes, and values. American culture, like others, is vast, and the work ethic aspect of American culture is reflected through the behaviors and…