This past semester, studying abroad in Rome has been some of the most significant times of my life and the highlight of my collegiate experience. I am incredibly thankful for this learning opportunity, as it was academically and culturally enriching. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Rome, there were a few cultural differences between…
IAU France : Aix-en-Provence
During my time in the south of France, I noticed many cultural differences, but one that stood out to me revolves around mealtime customs and social interactions. French culture places a significant emphasis on the enjoyment of food and the social aspects of meals. I observed a slower pace during meals, with people savoring each…
Rome Study Abroad Final Blog Post
Studying abroad was undoubtedly one of the greatest experiences of my life. I learned so much valuable information, both academically and related to every day life that I will apply in the future. I recommend taking a semester abroad to anyone who is considering it.
BLOG POST #3
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…
A Farewell to Germany
As I say my goodbyes to the past year and a half in Germany and adjust back to my life in the US, I have been reflecting on my last three semesters abroad. Although it took a while to adjust to a new life in Germany, it feels quite weird to be headed back to…
English Pubs: A Study Abroad Final Reflection.
What are English Pubs? English pubs are a form of community gathering place. Once one looks past their preconceptions about what a pub might be, at its core it fulfills a necessary role in the community life of England. Being what some refer to as an “outside space,” a pub works as a home away…
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…
Spain-UniOvi Final Blog
Studying abroad in Spain has been an eye-opening experience, particularly in observing the distinctive nature of the relationships between teachers and students. Throughout the semester, it became evident that these connections were much more personal than what I had encountered in the United States. In the classrooms, the dynamic between teachers and students transcended the…
SIT Switzerland – Final Reflection!
During my stay in Switzerland, I noticed the incredibly diversity within the country. For context, there are 4 main languages in Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. These linguistic traditions reflect the nation’s harmonious blend with its neighboring countries (France, Italy, Germany). I found Swiss German are typically hard workers and straight forward, Swiss Italian…