Time continues to fly by here in Belfast as I reach the end of another week and the beginning of the next. During these past four weeks in Northern Ireland, it’s been amazing to see and experience the many differences in cultures and lifestyles that Belfast has in comparison to the United States. One thing…
Slower Days in London
One of the most interesting parts of London’s deep culture to me has been the communication norms and how people interact with each other. I’ve noticed that people here tend to be more polite and indirect compared to people back in the US. For example, instead of directly saying something is wrong or that they…
Turn that Frown Upside Down: Diving into “deep” and “surface” culture in London
Upon arriving in London and within the first couple days, I was kind of shocked at how little culture shock I felt, besides the obvious of driving on the opposite side, the accents, being in a walkable city, and the pound to USD conversion (which is frightfully shocking and bad for my bank account!!!!), but…
Culture Iceberg in the Marseille Heat
Over the past month, I have gotten acquainted with differences in cultural norms, both “deep culture” and “surface culture”. I have even started to try and embrace some of them in my own daily life while being here. To start with “deep culture,” the concept of space here is one that has definitely taken a…
Mind the (culture) Gap
Hi again! One of the biggest aspects of the “deep culture” in London that I find the most interesting is the etiquette on public transportation. The first time I took public transportation, my friends and I were definitely humbled when we were the only ones talking, and people kept looking at us, which is never…
So far so good!
I can’t believe we’ve been in Firenze for almost a month now, the time has flown by! I have definitely settled into a routine here and it has started to feel like home. My apartment is in a good location, it’s a 25 minute walk from classes which really gets my steps in every day!…
Brasserie or Boulangerie? That is the Question
Nearly 6 weeks into my life in France and 4 weeks into classes at NEOMA Business School, I’ve certainly started to become accustomed to the French way of life and my new routine. While Reims may not be the city everyone thinks of when they think of France, this city has so much to offer…
Classes and Cappuccinos
This week marks the third week of classes and my fourth week in Milan! While at first the experience is hectic with exploring the city, trying to understand the metro system, and finding classrooms on time, I feel like I have finally set into a routine of sorts. My neighborhood is wonderful; it has a…
Acton, Advertising, and Accessibility: Life as Student at GBI: London
I am officially one month in to my semester abroad here in London, and I’m finally starting to settle into somewhat of a routine. For the GBI: London program, we live in a student accommodation located in North Acton, which is a short tube ride from Central London, which has sparked my new-found love for…
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