Today I learn the Italian greeting. If you cheek-kiss twice with a known person, you exhibit a connection with that person. It emphasizes the closeness you have with that person. Otherwise, a single cheek-kiss may insinuate a one-sided relationship.
BLOG PROMPT #2
Since I arrived here in Aix, I have been amazed by the beauty of the town and the people around here. My experience of cultural confrontation so far is very mild. The reason is quite simple. This is not my first time being exposed to another culture. Culture in the State is already different from…
Blog Post #2
I will have been in Aix-en-Provence for three months and that still feels unreal to even believe I am in France. When thinking back to pre-departure and orientation I listed to all the many things we would be going and growing through during our time. Of course, it goes in one ear and out the…
Roma Post Reflection Post 3
Today, I learned how to make pasta and some basic Italian. It was eye-opening to witness the acceptance and open mindedness that Italians show towards us. I learned how to make Fettuccini and Bruschetta!
Blog Prompt #2
Reflecting on my experience at Queen Mary and London in general thus far, I can honestly say there has not been a significant moment of cultural confrontation. The language and manner in which certain things are done have proven to be different than what I am used to in the US, but I can’t say…
cultural confrontation blog
One main cultural confrontation I have experienced here in England is different experiences with urgency and professor interactions. Culturally, in America, we are always in work mode 24/7 and attached to our devices. At Rollins, it is not unusual to receive a response from a professor in a couple of hours, or even a couple…
Cultural Confrontation Blog
I have now started my internship at Quoniam and have been working there for two weeks. Quoniam is an asset management firm located in Frankfurt. My time at the firm has been enjoyable. The employees treat me well and try to integrate me into the company. Moreover they offer me flexibility and have a very…
Cultural Confrontation
Some cultural confrontation that I have had to deal with while studying abroad in Italy is the fact that they simply do not have dryers for your clothes. As you could imagine this gets extremely annoying however I have learned from it to be more efficient when it comes to doing wash. For example, at…