One major aspect of U.S. culture is the notion that everyone should accommodate to our specific needs. In most countries it is common to learn English beginning at a very young age, so most people can speak at least two languages. In the United States most children learn Spanish from a young age, but the…
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…
Final Blog
I absolutely adored my time abroad in Aix-en-Provence. I look back on this experience with a light heart, and will forever be grateful for my time there. One thing that I really noticed that I liked about French culture was the importance of self-care and treating yourself and friends. For example, I noticed that it…
Final Blog Post – ISA Rome
HKEY — Italy is drastically different from the United States in multiple ways, whether it is the food andwine aspect or how they enjoy their free time. At each restaurant there are around three orfour courses in a meal and they expect you to pick one of each, they do not like it when you…
Final Blog Post – Australia: Newcastle
JDRAKE — The first interaction I had with a uniquely Aussie experience happened before I had even landed in Sydney. After the pilot had given their pre-landing speech, I was met with the now familiar acknowledgment of country. Paying homage to the traditional custodians of the land that the Sydney airport now rests on and…
Letters to America: Blog 1
As I prepare for my semester at Queen Mary University of London, one aspect of American culture that resonates with me is the convenience and car-centric urban design, particularly evident in cities like Orlando. This feature of American life, while often taken for granted, significantly influences our daily routines and lifestyle choices. In Orlando, the…
Blog 1 – Pre-Departure
When I think about the United States, I believe a notable part of American culture is friendliness. By friendliness I mean being welcoming, talkative, helpful, and smiling to strangers around you. Americans typically engage in small talk and converse with strangers in most settings; this may happen while waiting in line, at the airport, at…
Letters to America: Blog 1
When thinking of aspects of US culture, one that comes to mind is the importance of individualism. It is through this cultural value that individuals can change their lives and carve out who they are. Individualism taught from an early age can establish follow-through, hard work, and independence. This aspect of American culture establishes values…
Final Blog Post
4. This exercise has deepened my understanding of culture by reiterating that there are two sides to many things. Some individuals enjoy public transportation and some do not. It made me take a step back and not judge individuals who have access to public transportation. It makes sense why a local would disagree with 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…