Having spent over four months abroad in the United Kingdom, I faced many new experiences and challenges, which I had to adapt to. One would think that a fellow Western nation, that shares a common language with us, would be quite culturally similar to us; however, the more I immersed myself in British culture and…
Category: UK: Lancaster Univ
Lancaster Blog Post #3
Before arriving in England, I characterized the English as much more polite than Americans. For a while, I did not notice a big difference in their personality; I thought the opposite. As someone from the regional south in the US, the lack of small talk and smiling-in-passing contributed to my view of the British being…
Returning Home
Here in the UK, it is common to use public transport. I experienced riding the bus and the train quite frequently. With these experiences, it took many times until I fully understood the etiquette of getting on and off. More specifically, I was not used to the kinds of timelines others were on or even…
BLOG POST #2
During my studies at Lancaster University, I have noticed many differences in all areas of life between the United States and the United Kingdom. While the two nations are similar in many ways, the differences in daily life can largely be attributed to cultural differences. One of the most noticeable cultural differences I have observed…
Lancaster Blog Post #2
I arrived in Lancaster, England a couple of days ago, and I’m staying with some girls on the rowing team who have a flat off-campus during their pre-term training week. In England, universities call their rowing teams “boating clubs” and it is even considered a “society” at Lancaster. This means that anyone interested can try…
Identifying Cultural Differences
Coming to the UK, I was under the impression culture shock would not be something I would experience as heavy. Like in the US, we speak the same language and even listen to some of the same music. Doing earlier research of the culture and even watching British shows, I thought I had an idea…
Lancaster Blog Post #1
Growing up in Kentucky, I am accustomed to the concept of “Southern hospitality.” This is a stereotypical view of the Southern region of the United States where individuals tend to go out of their way to be welcoming, kind, and helpful to strangers. It typically requires individuals to take time from their lives to actively…
Reflecting on the U.S. culture
The U.S. is a place that can be described using many terms, the U.S. can wear many hats. However, one of the more noticeable aspects of the U.S culture can be described as diversity. The U.S. is a place where many cultures and backgrounds come together. You can walk into a bank or a restaurant…
Blog #1: Pre-Departure Lancaster University
To me, the most significant aspect of U.S. culture is our independence and drive. Since the birth of this nation, we have strived to carve out our own path. From the reliant British colonies, we were born from, to one of the greatest nations in the world today, the nation’s rise to success and influence…
Goodbye Lancaster!
I’ve been back in the US for almost two weeks now, and I miss Lancaster so much! My experience at Lancaster University (UK) was truly amazing. Lancaster University sits outside the city of Lancaster, a beautiful historical city within the Lake District. I lived with all British flatmates which allowed me to immerse myself in…