An aspect of U.S. culture that I have noticed growing up here is an emphasis on individualism and career driven attitudes as life purpose. We are raised and socialized to strive for highly respected careers that pay a high salary and to move out of the family house at the earliest convenience. There is a…
Pre-Departure South Africa Blog
In thinking about an aspect of U.S culture, one of the first words that came to my head was money. In many ways, U.S culture has placed value on having and making money. Due to this, our culture has encouraged habits, attitudes, and behaviors that revolve towards making money and acquiring more things. Money is…
DDP Reutlingen Pre-Departure Post
When I think of aspects of culture in the United States, I often think of the undertones of informality that are prevalent in our society. For example, in the English language, we do not have separate pronouns based on degrees of formality, unlike many other languages. Although we respect authority figures, it is also acceptable…
Blog #1 ISA Rome
A key aspect in American culture is individualism. Hundreds of years ago, thousands of people immigrated into the United States to pursue the American dream of freedom. American freedom falls under serval categories such as, freedom of speech, religion, beliefs. Under the United States Constitution, individuals cannot be punished for the religion they follow, their…
Blog Post #1: ISA Rome
Growing up, I learned my family and American culture heavily value the idea that “time is everything”. Throughout my life, my family has always shown up early to everything whether it’s celebrations, events, or even doctor’s appointments as they fear being late. It is common for my family to show up 10-15 minutes before so…
Blog Post #1: ISA Rome, Pre-Departure
U.S. culture can be defined by personal gain and individuality. People in the United States are constantly striving to better themselves and their career. From a very young age, children are told they can be anything they want, as long as they work hard for it. Many people will not settle for anything but the…
SIT Blog #1
When I sat down to try and encapsulate American culture, one phrase immediately came to mind. I believe the ethos “The American Dream” provides an admirable summary of American values. The American Dream is a phrase that stresses each American’s individual freedom and uniqueness. It deems anyone capable of achieving their dreams and aspirations with…
France IAU Blog Post #1
America has many different cultural identities that have been fused together by generations of immigrants. One aspect of American culture that I will delve into is the independent drive of America that is based upon the very Independency that our Founding Fathers dreamed of when they wrote the Declaration of Independence. In America, it is…
Oviedo, Spain Post #1
Growing up in the United States, a common value that found among society and the lifestyles of Americans is the need for on-the-go food and service that accommodate a fast-paced lifestyle. Growing up here, I never realized how this value had become so important in American culture, and was so intertwined with all aspects of…
Blog #1: Pre-Departure
One aspect of U.S. culture is that it is fast-paced. This can be seen in all aspects of life from the workplace, to school, and into people’s personal lives. Life moves quick here, and there is a deeper sense of urgency compared to other countries to get things done. People have set schedules that they…