I am not from the US I am from Jamaica so I am already pretty familiar with being away from home and living in a new place. Studying abroad in England presents a new opportunity to learn and grow in a new space. Jamaican culture is very friendly yet direct. Whether you are walking into…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
UK CAPA: Final Blog
After three months of studying, working, and commuting in London, one aspect of the culture that I noticed was different from the US was the openness in conversations surrounding what I typically see as “sensitive” topics in the US. Politics, religion, and money are three main areas that I usually see avoided, especially in the…
UK: CAPA Initial Blog Post
The United States is knowing for having a culture that is centered on individualism. This consists of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors seen in people’s everyday lives. This outlook is seen in being an individual with freedom to do things separate from their friends, family, and communities. In U.S. culture, people are encouraged to work hard…
CAPA London Final Blog Post
There weren’t many moments in London where I was directly confronted with differences in culture – most were little things that just confused me before I even realized it was an aspect of culture. My internship is where I was able to notice the most of these little behaviors, and where I spent the most…
UK CAPA: Final Blog Post
An experience during my time in London where I had to adjust to an aspect of my host culture was during my internship. During my work experience in the US, my managers have always been more hands-on and provided lots of feedback. Of course, attending a small school also meant that I was getting lots…
Final Blog Post
This semester abroad has been an eye-opening experience in so many ways. Transitioning from life in the United States to life in the United Kingdom has been amazing, but also challenging. A cultural aspect that took some adjusting to was the difference in apparel worn. In the United States, athletic wear is a very popular…
Blog Post #2
An example of cultural confrontation that I have experienced during my time abroad in London is finding a quiet space to study by myself. At Rollins, I would go to the library or KWR after class to find a space to study where I knew it was quiet and I could get my work done….