Blog Post 1 The U.S. has many cultural aspects, however, one major aspect of U.S. culture that stands out to me is America’s work culture and fast paced way of life that has been integrated in American’s everyday lives. Hard work is valued in many other countries, but what makes the United States work life…
Blog Post #1
Consumerism is an aspect of American culture that has always stood out to me. As a business student, I often am taught about consumerism and its effect on the United States economy as well as the whole world’s economy. Due to a widespread emphasis on shopping, material things, and consumption, American consumerism is a distinguishing…
Pre-Departure Post
There are many aspects to American culture, but the first one that comes to mind is consumerism. Consumerism is a significant aspect of U.S. culture, represented by acquiring and consuming goods and services over one’s basic needs. This phenomenon is deeply ingrained in the American lifestyle, where buying power is usually linked to success and…
Pre-departure Blog – New Castle!
Individualism is an integral part of American culture. Individualism is rooted in many aspects of American society. It is rooted in the concept of personal independence, self-sufficiency, and the drive to achieve individual goals and aspirations. U.S. culture emphasizes the importance of independence, personal liberty, and the notion that individuals are ultimately responsible for their…
Pre-departure Blog – University of Otago TEAN
Living in the same country your entire life, you begin to become blind to cultural differences between other cultures. However, when you take a step back, it is easy to identify the cultural ideals that are important to you, and your country. One cultural value in America that has always stuck out to me is…
South Korea – Blog Post #1
Abroad blog prompt #1
Pre-Departure Blog
When thinking about U.S. culture, one aspect that stands out to me is the emphasis on individualism. This cultural trait is woven into the fabric of American society, influencing behaviors, habits, beliefs, attitudes, and values. Individualism in the U.S. is characterized by a strong belief in personal freedom and independence. It manifests in the way…
ISA Rome, Italy – 1st Blog Post
CVOLPE. One aspect of American culture I have experienced, being from the Midwest, is friendliness towards strangers. Especially in more rural areas away from big cities such as Chicago, it is common for strangers to smile or wave when walking or driving past each other. This behavior is seen as a common courtesy to ease…
Pre Aussie
One aspect of American culture is its fast pace, especially in the Northeast where I am from. The trend of hurrying through each day is encouraged by societal norms and ideals of success, which is thought to be achieved through hard work and tangible accomplishments. A lot of this stems from capitalist doctrine, which demands…
ROME ISA Final Reflection Blog Post
Objective Description: While taking the public bus home in Rome, Italy, I encountered a situation where a woman sitting next to me was reprimanded by fellow passengers for speaking loudly on her phone. The bus was crowded, and the atmosphere was tense as people exchanged annoyed glances. One man spoke up, expressing his disapproval of…