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…
Letters to America Pre-Departure: Iceland
When considering American culture, the most prominent aspect that we, as US citizens, hold dear is our reliance on individualism. What I find most noteworthy is the fact that this manifests in various ways in our society. The two most prominent examples that come to mind are our desire for independence and self-sufficiency in various…
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…
Pre-Study Abroad
One of the first aspects of US culture that comes to mind is individuality. Although this value may lead to conflicts it also creates allowance for diversity and bringing together ideas outside of the norm. Some examples of individualistic ideology in the US include self-sufficiency, autonomy, the ability to have self-expression, and thinking for oneself…
ISA Rome: Blog Post #1 (Pre-Departure)
U.S. vs. Italian Culture When it comes to identifying American culture, one essential characteristic that I have observed is America’s fast-paced lifestyle. The fast-paced lifestyle in the United States is defined by a sense of urgency and efficiency. People usually prioritize time management, productivity, and achieving their goals. In this society, work ethic, multitasking, and…
Pre-Study Abroad
In the US, health care is accessed through doctors and hospitals that require patients to pay either out of pocket for their services or with insurance. Every service that is offered has a cost and some much more than others. If one has a disability, they may be eligible to receive help paying for their…
Post-trip Reflection
After being back from Spain for a little bit now, I can safely and confidently say that it was the best era of my life. Being as adaptable as I am, assimilating back into American culture has not been difficult, but there have been a couple little bumps. For starters, the prices of everything. In…
Au Revoir Paris
It has been two months since I returned home from Paris. During my last few weeks abroad, I could not wait to get home because it was too hard knowing that my time in France was at a quick end. When I arrived back in January, everything felt full of possibilities: travel, learning a language,…