As an American who has never been to Europe, some aspects of the culture were new to me. This was not necessarily a bad thing, however, it took some getting used to. One thing that required me to adjust to the most was the service culture, especially at restaurants in Italy and throughout the European…
Blog Post #3
I can’t believe I have already finished my first semester here in Reutlingen. It has been an incredible opportunity so far, and I have learned so much about culture and society here in Germany. For example, one of the cultural aspects I had to adjust to when coming to Germany was the heightened bureacracy in…
Elena Vaamonde – Blog #1
In about a week, I am leaving to go to Rome for study abroad! I am so excited to go and spend several months in a new country and be immersed new culture, especially one that is surrounded by so much art and history. As an Art History and Classics major, this is an opportunity…
Final Blog
Traveling abroad and having the opportunity to study and live in Rome, Italy was a life-altering experience. Many people do not have the opportunity to study abroad, let alone visit other countries across the world. Settling into new surroundings and an entirely new environment that I am not used to make it a bit of…
#1 Blog Post
So often cultures have different communication styles, or at least thats what i’ve learned in a previous class at Rollins. For example, some cultures are direct communicators while some are indirect. America in particular has a direct communication style, which means we often prefer people to use verbal communication as we so rarely rely on…
Study Abroad Final Blog (ISA Rome)
When I was growing up, I lived in a small town so therefore the biggest aspect that I had to adjust to when arriving in Rome was the population size. While this isn’t necessarily a cultural difference (compared to America), I did notice some slight differences in Culture while living in a large city like…
Greece Predeparture Post
Quite often in the United States when we go for a meal, or even at home when we eat a meal, we go through the meal rather quickly. We do not seem to really focus much on the meal itself and what we are eating or even potentially the people we are eating with, but…
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…
Final Blog Post
American culture is a melting pot of various cultures from around the world, and it is known for its diversity. The United States has a population that is made up of immigrants from many different countries, which has greatly influenced the culture of the country. The culture is also heavily influenced by the indigenous peoples…
First Blog post #1
The most common aspect of U.S. culture is our independent mindsets. Not only this but just how much freedom we are given within the country can allow us to feel independent of our own choices as well. By this independent mindset, I refer that in contrast to other countries where they value family and collectivity,…