Time is flying way too fast! In the blink of an eye, I have been in Milan for over a month, and midterms are around the corner. But every day, I continue to find new things that surprise me. And although time is flying, the Italians are still taking their time. From their leisurely pace…
Culture shock!
Since I arrived in Florence, I have definitely felt some culture shock. It has come in waves, and at first I didn’t catch onto the slight differences between life here and at home. The main thing that stands out to me is the concept of time. In the US, everyone is always rushing, whether that…
Florence Culture!
When thinking about the deep culture of Italy and Florence specifically, the first thing that comes to mind is the concept of time. In the United States, everyone is in a rush to get everywhere; the food is constantly taken to go, as are the coffee and drinks, and you rarely have the chance to…
Living Life à la Française
Closing in on two months in France, I’ve started to become more accustomed to the French way of life or “art de vivre”. Whether consciously or not, I find myself picking up on customs, methods of greeting, and social norms I was completely unaware of before leaving the US. France has numerous examples of deep…
Belfast Diaries: Funny and Delicious!
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…
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