Category: UK: CEA CAPA London

Guide: Navigating London’s Transportation Network Arriving in a new country is a highly enjoyable experience, during which one encounters numerous things that are entirely different from what they are accustomed to seeing throughout their entire life. For me, this initial shock stemmed from the transportation system in London. First Impressions The initial observation that struck…

Being an international student from the Dominican Republic, my exposure to US culture came into clear focus when I started my first study abroad journey at Rollins College. Consequently, my outlook has been significantly influenced by my time in the United States as a student. As an observer from abroad, an initial observation I made…

In the United States, punctuality and timeliness are cultural traits that hold significant importance. Being on time is not just a matter of etiquette; it is a reflection of one’s reliability, professionalism, and respect for others’ time. Americans place a premium on schedules and appointments. This cultural emphasis on timeliness is visible throughout various aspects…

In the United States, individualism is a prominent cultural aspect. I have learned this by living there and also in some of my classes like intercultural communication. This value is were people tend to prioritize personal goals, autonomy, and self-expression over collective interests and group identity. This contrasts with many Latin cultures that lean towards…

Being from New York City as well as an experienced traveler, living in London was not entirely different from what I was used to. The language is the same, the city is bustling and diverse, and the cultural norms were not only easy to pick up on and adapt to but preferred, as I greatly…

Adjusting to the host culture was not as difficult as  I had initially anticipated. I think already being an international student helped me to adjust and has equipped me for being in a new place. I am accustomed to being new and feeling different and this helped my assimilation process. To be honest I was not…

While abroad I had a very difficult time adjusting to the very vague and hands off aproach to interns of the leadership I was under. I didn’t understand how to work with such little direction and support. A specific example of this was when I asked my supervisor for help understanding my assignment and she…

Studying abroad in London has presented me with experiences that I was not aware would be confusing. I had expected for my experience to be much like my time at home. However, there were several cultural differences that I had to adjust to. One experience in which I was left confused was during my internship….