An aspect of Spanish culture that I had to adjust to were the behaviors of how late the local people ate meals. Typically, the people would eat lunch around 2-3pm and would not eat dinner until 8-10pm. This was an adjustment compared to how early people in America typically eat meals, but living with a…
Final Post
Now that I have completed a full semester abroad, I have lots to reflect on. I definitely had to adjust to a lot of aspects of my host culture. The first aspect was all the walking you had to do. The easiest way to get around in Rome is honestly to walk. I had to…
FINAL PROMPT
One of the biggest things that I had to adjust to in my host culture was the walking oriented culture, instead of using vehicles to get around. While public transportation was available to me, I decided to walk, because things were not so far and I also wanted to have a daily exercise routine. In…
Final Blog Post – Oviedo
One highlight from this semester and the Oviedo program was all of the opportunities to experience the culture of Asturias, such as the incredible Asturian food, the small towns included as excursions that would have otherwise been inaccessible, and of course, living with an Asturian host mom (Eva) and being able to experience, first-hand, daily…
Final Blog Post
I have been back in the U.S for almost a week, and its funny to me that I have to adjust back to the place I grew ups and have been so accustomed to my whole life. Going to live in France for almost four months has been the craziest and most amazing experience of…
Final Blog – Sydney
I think the biggest adjustment when studying at the University of Sydney was the rigorous academics. Coming from such a small school like Rollins with resources at the tip of your fingers, it was difficult to transition into a massive university. The grading scale and academic environment is very different from Rollins. University of Sydney…
Final Blog – John Kirkley
I just got back home after traveling to Oviedo, Asturias, Spain for the Fall 2022 semester. I loved every moment I spent in Spain: learning the language, the culture, and enjoying my first time in Europe by traveling to various countries. Overall, Europe is quite westernized, meaning there are not grand culture shocks when comparing…
Final Blog Prompt
1. An aspect of the host culture that I was not expecting to experience was the lack of alone time/space. Due to the size of our rooms and apartment, it was very evident we would be spending a lot of time in the presence of our roommates or friends. This is not a bad thing,…