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…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
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….
BLOG 2- Cultural Confrontation
When thinking about a time I have been feeling moments of cultural confrontation, I think about the frustration I have felt about the differences between the education at Rollins and within the London program that I am a part of. Throughout college, I have been used to a more practical and time- manageable schedule. I…
Cultural Confrontation- Blog #2
It’s so funny to think that we are at the halfway point. It seemed as if it was yesterday when I arrived. I have seen such a difference in culture, especially through human interaction. I find British humor hilarious. I look forward to conversations with strangers. I have experienced cultural confrontations. I learned that British…
CAPA London Blog Post 2
Being in London has not presented me with as many instances of cultural confrontation as I expected before coming. In fact, America and the U.K. – or at least London – are very similar with culture, and I haven’t run into as many issues as I might have studying abroad elsewhere. However, there have been…
Cultural Confrontation: UK CAPA Blog #2
Cultural confrontation was a common occurrence in my initial time abroad in the UK. Adjusting to any new culture you are unaccustomed to is often times difficult and very frustrating. The main experience I think back to is the adjustment to the tube, and London’s system of public transportation. I found this topic to be…