UK: CAPA Initial Blog Post
The United States is knowing for having a culture that is centered on individualism. This consists of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors seen in people’s everyday lives. This outlook is seen in being an individual with freedom to do things separate from their friends, family, and communities. In U.S. culture, people are encouraged to work hard…
CAPA London Final Blog Post
There weren’t many moments in London where I was directly confronted with differences in culture – most were little things that just confused me before I even realized it was an aspect of culture. My internship is where I was able to notice the most of these little behaviors, and where I spent the most…
Final Blog Post.
Studying abroad in Italy was one of the most enriching and eye-opening experiences of my life. Not only did I have the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture and learn about its history and traditions, but I also gained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and how they can shape our perspectives and…
Final Blog Post – American University of Rome
Now that I have been home for about two weeks, I’ve had adequate time to reflect on my abroad experience through ISA at The American University of Rome. It was a four-month experience that ended up feeling like a couple weeks. I made some of the best memories I have and did things that very…
Final Post: CYA Greece
An aspect of Greek culture that was both confusing and took adjusting, was the norm of rest time from the hours around 3:00-6:00 pm. During these hours the streets were often quiet and some places would even close, such as pharmacies. This reflects the value of leisure time that Greeks hold i comparison to the…
Final Blog Post: ISA Rome
I have been at home for a couple of weeks now. I will forever remember my time abroad Italy. There were many moment where I had doubted myself and questioning myself on why I decided to do this in the first place. However, I am entirely grateful that I was able to do this experience….
Final Blog Post: QMUL
Since returning back to the US, it has allowed me to heavily reflect on the past three months that I spent in London. It was a wonderful semester and I am eager to return soon! One of the biggest cultural adjustments I faced was the influence that labor unions and strikes had on everyday life…
Final Blog Post: ISA Rome
Since arriving back in Louisville a week and a half ago, I have started to reminisce on my incredible semester in Rome. The past four months have for sure been filled with many ups and downs but I would not have traded it for the world and would do it again in a heartbeat. There…
Asturias
One thing I was not expecting was the difference in the way people eat in Spain. My host family generally would not eat breakfast and would begin their days on empty stomachs. Then lunch would be the largest meal of the day and would happen around 3pm. This meal was about catching up with the…