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…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
UK CAPA Blog #1
Helping everyone around you get better, improve, and grow is a big part of the U.S. culture. As an international student-athlete from Mexico, I have observed that the U.S. cultivates a competitive environment; nevertheless, everyone wants you to succeed so the community can be better as well. Persistence is extremely valued and esteemed alongside the…
Final Blod Post
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…
Blog post #3
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…
CAPA London – Final Reflection
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…
UK: CAPA Final Blog Post
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….
Midterm Post – CAPA London
Upon arriving to the UK I was so excited to drive right in to everything! I was excited for classes, my internship, my roommates and classmates and everything in between! Unfortunately, not every aspect of this semester abroad has been as wonderful as I had expected it to be. On the bright side, my roommates…
UK: CAPA Blog Post #2
An experience I have encountered that caused cultural confrontation has been due to the different methods of transportation. Living in Florida, I have become used to driving myself everywhere. The grocery story, the doctor, and my school were mainly accessible to me by driving. Residing in London has allowed me to gain access to many…
Post #2
London has been a great learning experience so far. It has been refreshing and interesting living in a new place and meeting so many new people. As exciting as it has been sometimes you miss the familiarity and ease that comes with being in a place and around people you are familiar with. I am…