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,…
Final Blog – Vanessa Martinez
An experience where I felt I had to adjust to an aspect of my host culture (France), was the transparency that French people hold. In the US, sugar-coating is a much more common practice. In Aix-en-Provence, France, I lived in a homestay with a French family and an American suitemate my age who was also…
Final Blog Post – Moroccan Adventure
After living in Morocco for the past four months, I continue to be fascinated by the overall sense of community found in each city I traveled to. Whether you look like me, you’re African American, Asian, or any other race, you’re more than welcome to be apart of the North African community. On the streets,…
Final Blog Post – Letters to America
When studying abroad, I was surprised by how slow-paced the lifestyle in Italy was. Whether it was going up to pay for the check or trying to go into a certain store during “riposo”, an early afternoon break for shops, the average person lived a more relaxed and conscious life. People took pride in seeing…
Pre-departure to the University of Newcastle
One aspect of the U.S. culture is the reliance on meal plans at college. It is very common for a college student to have some kind of meal plan while on campus. The college I attend in America offers an unlimited swipe plan, a 15-swipe plan, a 10-swipe plan, or a 5-swipe plan if the…
Final Blog Post
Something that kind of confused me about Australian culture is how much more laid back the society is. America is so fast-paced, I always feel in a rush to get things done, but Aussies view life a little bit differently. For example, if it was a nice sunny day out, you would find many businesses…
Final Blog Post – SIT South Africa
During my study abroad time in South Africa, I worked in a community health clinic in a township of Durban called Inanda. I was working as an intern/volunteer in which I would observe and assist health professionals in treating patients from the Inanda community. Before entering this setting, I learned about the healthcare system in…
Final Blog Post
Traveling to Rome was an unforgettable experience. With any experience comes hard adjustments and since this was my first time traveling anywhere I definitely faced some challenges. There were aspects in my host country that I was not used to and had to adjust to very quickly. A big adjustment for me was the sense…