The cultural value of mateship was prevalent throughout my time in Australia. This value is based on a sense of unity and companionship among Australian people. I saw it to be reflected by personal relationships as well as by community interactions. I noticed this in many public spaces, such as restaurants and shops, as servers…
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Blog 1: Pre-Departure
An aspect of U.S. culture that stands out to me the most is individualism. What I’ve learned from my time in the United States is that personal freedom and the pursuit of individual goals are strongly emphasized in American culture. This is reflected in many aspects of life, ranging from the education system to the…
Blog Prompt #1
Often in the United States, people place a high value on being self-sufficient this can reflect that the United States is a highly individualistic culture. In the US it is more normalized that people move out once they become an adult which is usually 18 to early 20’s. This can be caused by the heavy…
letters to America
Direct communication is a strongly held value in French culture. One day while I was on the bus with a few friends on our way to class, a woman started up a conversation with us. She just asked us where we were from etc. and the quick conversation naturally faded. But then all of a…
Goodbye Morocco
After spending four months in Morocco, there were many different experiences that were related to their cultural values, beliefs, attitudes, habits, and behaviors that served as great challenges for me to adapt to. Something that was very difficult for me to adapt to while I was in Morocco would be the concept of not being…
Final Blog Post
Studying abroad these past few months in the south of France, specifically Aix-en-Provence has significantly opened my eyes to wonders, and differences of culture in Europe versus the United States. Specifically in France, there can be some negative stereotypes towards the French people, but I tried my best to not listen to those premonitions, and…
Semester in Australia Conclusion
Reflecting on my semester in Australia I have learned so much about the environment and sustainability. I have also grown tremendously and feel more capable and independent than ever. My program had numerous hiccups. First our academic director was a man from South Africa who had only been in the country a couple of days…
SIT Australia Blog Prompt 2
Since being in Australia one of the biggest things I have noticed and loved is the public transportation system. Right now I am staying in Melbourne Victoria with the program in a hostel located in the Central Business District (CBD). Everyday to get to class my friends and I take the free tram to the…
Letters to America: Australia
William Luckettt While studying abroad in Australia, I learned about many different customs specific to Australia. I found that getting used to cars and pedestrians travelling on the left side rather than the right. That only really affected me when I was crossing the road, but I still had to pay very close attention to…
Final Blog Post
Italian culture and American culture are both rich and diverse, but there are some key differences that set them apart. One major difference is the emphasis on family in Italian culture. Family is considered the backbone of Italian society and is highly valued. Families often live close to one another and maintain strong ties, with…