I cannot believe my program is halfway over. It feels like just yesterday I was arriving in London and meeting my flatmates. Yet also, at the same time, I feel that I have experienced so much. I have truly enjoyed my time in London. Despite the fact that I have never lived in a big…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
CAPA London Blog Post #2
Overall I have fallen in love with living and working in London. It is truly a global city with a multitude of opportunities to offer to all. However, like every living and working abroad situation, there are moments when I am confronted by cultural differences that make me uncomfortable and pose as difficult to overcome….
Blog 2: UK Cultural Adjustment
The biggest cultural confrontation I have been faced with so far is related to my internship. A couple students and I have found that the language used in the UK is much more general, requiring more intuition on our end related to our work assignments. A funny moment was my boss wanted me…
UK CAPA: London Mid-Trip Blog
Living in London for the past month has presented me with a number of challenges. While the experience has been incredible in many ways, I can’t say I haven’t experienced a fair amount of culture shock. In addition to being in another country for the first time in my life, I have also been adjusting…
Blog Prompt 1: Aspect of US Culture- Klara Friday
When thinking of the United States and an aspect of its culture, something that comes to my mind is the fast pace lifestyle that many live. With a common trend of everything moving quickly, it is easy to consider America a constantly changing environment. At a young age, you most likely start school, and…
CAPA Blog Post #1
An aspect of U.S. culture that I would like to focus on is the “to-go” concept. Very often in the U.S., we find ourselves grabbing food or drinks to go when we are on the run. For instance, if we are on the way to work we might stop by a fast food restaurant to…
A New Chapter :)
Jamaica is a cultural melting pot. Our motto is “out of many one people” as we have a variety of Jamaicans from various cultural backgrounds due to our history. As a nation, we are very laid-back and humorous. We take pride in our beautiful island resources, music (reggae and dancehall), and our athletic capabilities. My…
Preparing for London
In the United States, there is a two-party system. This two-party system runs the office of our government. There are smaller parties. These parties don’t register enough votes to counter the votes of the greater two-parties. The two parties are called Democrat and Republican. The Democrats are labelled as blue, and the Republicans are labelled…
London CAPA Blog #1
As I prepare to embark on my London study abroad program as an American-born citizen, I see many similarities and differences between our two cultures. This opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I have been looking forward to. While still uncertain about what I will be met with regarding UK culture upon my arrival, I…
UK CAPA: London Pre-Departure Blog
As I prepare to study in London, I am inclined to reflect on my current knowledge of both the differences and similarities between the United States and London. When I think of the United States, my viewpoint is limited. I have lived in three states, all on the east coast, and not traveled much outside…