Experiential Blog 5

Travelling with this study abroad is easily one of the best decisions I have made.  I have been euphoric during our travels outside of Grantham and I have made Harlaxton like a second home.  I find time to reflect on myself and the history of the cities and cultures I'm learning about.  The adjustments to different cities were fairly easy but strange.  In Vienna my voice had to be lowered and I had to be very cautious of my manners.  In Prague I felt more laid back and as though most of the people there were also just visitors touring the ancient city.  In London I felt very welcomed because the city seemed to be very friendly to young adults and people my age.  Although there have been some conflicts within our American group I believe that they are resolved in mature ways.  Cultural insights that I have gained are that you must be respectful of other people when you are visiting their countries and cities because you are the minority.  I also learned to appreciate rather than question others' cultures.