A huge part of the cultural difference is how I have to be like a local in order to protect myself from stealing. The experience of getting stolen is something new for me and I never thought I was the one. This is a sad experience but at the same time, this was a huge…
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
Final Blog
The conversion of the US dollar to the British pound was an experience in which I was confused and had to adjust to a feature of my host culture. After traveling around Europe, I assumed that the US dollar to British pound conversion was insignificant when I initially landed in the London. Prior to traveling…
Blog #2 London CAPA: Cultural Confrontation
The “U-curve of Cultural Adjustment” was a very practical methodology to learn about at our pre-departure orientation. One way or another, every individual who travels abroad, either to study, work or simply for leisure experiences all the phases of the U-Curve at some point in their journey. Before arriving in London, learning about these stages…
Blog Post #2
This past week marked halfway through our semester abroad in London. This experience has sadly been going by very fast so I have learned to appreciate it every day in all activities. I haven’t experienced major cultural confrontation so far because I try to remember that every country and culture is different including beliefs and…
Blog Post #2
When it comes to cultural confrontations in London, it’s difficult to find the right words. This is thanks to the assumption that I have never been subjected to a significant cultural confrontation in London. My time in London has been incredible. I’ve been welcomed by British people, and since we all speak English, it’s difficult…
Blog Post 2
This semester has passed halfway, I have been experiencing much culturally, which made me think about my life lessons. Since I have experienced general study abroad where I live away from home, it was easier for me to adjust my homesickness from my hometown. However, some new homesickness came into me, which I am missing…
Blog #1 London CAPA: American Culture
Relocation in of itself is a very difficult situation to handle, but when the culture of this new location is completely different from the one we are used to, the situation becomes extensively more difficult. Reflection about ones individual culture and identity is crucial when developing the skills needed to become a global citizen. This…
Final Blog Post – London
My time in London was an exciting time of learning and adjusting to a new host culture. Whether it was in the classroom or in the workplace, there were many cultural differences to take into account. One aspect of British culture that I found different from the US was the structure of classes. For most…
Final Blog Post- London
I am so fortunate for the opportunity I had in London this past semester. Going through this process I have learned so much not only about the U.K. but myself as well. I have become a stronger individual through the discomfort I have faced, and it has guided my new attitude and values that I…
Final Blog Post – London
Traveling abroad to London for the semester was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Though I was hesitant to travel across the world during college at first, I saw new places, new people, and made tons of new memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Traveling abroad to…