Pros And Cons Of Living With An International Roommate

In the article, “Colleges Adapt to New Kinds of Students from Abroad,” Karin Fischer (2011) explains the increase of foreign students in U.S. universities leads to make more problems in campus and how universities are trying to overcome those problems and help foreign students to adapt to campus. Fischer explains the increase of the foreign undergraduate students due to the support from foreign governments. Fischer quotes Wesley Young, the director of services for international students and scholars at the University of California at Davis, to discuss that the increase of foreign undergraduate students especially requires more care and help than graduate students. While older students know what they need to do and what to do in U.S. university,

Through travelling, I have developed an interest in understanding new people around me. Travelling helps me practice and achieve my desire to understand other people’s perspectives to build better relations with them. UC Davis has a great community inside the school; however, outside the town of Davis it is difficult to find a community to connect with. The isolation within this town is not beneficial in helping me understand those within the university as well around it. Many students are from the state of California, which does not invite new viewpoints and brings together like-minded individuals. Studying in a new state will allow me to open my mindset and also expose myself to new perspectives to help me connect to more people around the world.

Living in two different countries can be a great experience that can change someone's way of thinking. We live in a world with many countries and different types of people, making us compare each other and ask ourselves how is this different or similar. For example, in Brazil, they speak Portuguese, but in Colombia they speak Spanish. That's one difference. Yet, Brazil and Colombia are in the same continent. Now, that's one similarity. In my case, I have lived in Venezuela and in the United States and sometimes I start comparing many things like economy, government, culture, topography, weather, traditions, etc. Many people don't notice how many difference and similarities two countries can have.

For you and I this type of adventure could sound scary and intimidating, however, through Chagnons writing we quickly are able to understand his groundwork and excitement when preparing to study another lifestyle and culture. Yet, we quickly learn that there is no amount of preparation that can prepare someone for the ‘culture shock’ they are about to embark. He discusses

There are several different positive and unique aspects of intercultural relationships. Intercultural relationships allow individuals to understand other people of different cultures, ethnicities, gender and etc. It is interesting understanding other peoples beliefs as well as how they have lived there life’s. A positive aspect of intercultural relationships is the difference between the two people. I think it is interesting learning how other people think and how they were brought up. When you are in an intercultural relationship you get to understand how that person feels about certain situations that they have been through. You get to learn who that person truly is.

As a result, the work for social justice is an integral mission of the Church. Catholics are inspired and sustained through work for a just society.

Transition: Visiting another countries provides me with the opportunity to learn about the people, the culture, their language, their religion, their system of government, their system of education and many more.

All my life, I’ve been dreaming about knowing who I truly am. Years pass and I discover that I don’t need to be ashamed or to feel left out, that doesn’t matter, being special is something to be proud of. Even though I’m a dual citizen and not extremely patriotic, It’s something that makes me unique. Later I would learn that my DNA contains mostly Scandinavian, Irish, British, and Western European. This goes back to when I was younger when my Dad taught me the culture of his home-country. Also, some other facts I’ve learned are my birthday lands on the same day as Queen Elizabeth ІІ, and my middle name is the national flower of England. Currently, I would like to study Swedish, German, and some others. In the meantime, I’ve been teaching myself about the ancient civilizations and the European Revolutions. At school, we only get to learn about certain subjects and don’t get involved in international studies, until we’re at a certain grade. My dad taught me that during his school years, he learned about different countries and how they function, including their governments and economy. During my life, I’ve only traveled the world three times and visited three countries, France, Denmark, and Sweden. Next time I get the chance, I would see all of what the world has in

Of all of the tasks one can do, by far the noblest act is sharing one’s self to others and living in service. Though it is daunting at times, ultimately, serving others, whether through simple acts of kindness, participating in charities, or actively assisting to create a better future, is something I am willing and currently doing. In addition, both my current actions and the mindset I have behind my actions (both religious and secular) lay the foundation of a lifetime of service.

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While I am abroad in Serbia, I will do my best to maintain an open mind to see the world through the culture of the Serbs and not from the culture of my own. My main inspiration for wanting to spend a year in a culture different from my own is to be challenged. To see the world and the going ons of it through the perspective of someone else. To ultimately learn, grow, and mature from this challenged

Breaking stereotypes: we live to be different and at the same time, attempt to fit in with the way society dictates. Usually a few people out of certain groups of people who live and do things differently than our standard perspective, we put those groups of people, (after judging only a few), in the proverbial nutshell known as stereotype. Stereotyping is an indication of one group of people exhibiting superiority over another group of people usually by some sort of negative connotation that undermines their values. Intercultural relationships helps to break down these type of negative actions allowing for a different perspective and a better understanding. (Trulymadly, 2014)

To learn from another that is not like you, that is from another country, gives you the opportunity to acquire knowledge that opens your eyes and lets you better understand the world around you. That can definitely be said after conducting my interview for the Cross-Cultural Interaction Report. I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Blanchefort Djimsa, a Food Science major, who is from the country of Chad which is located in Central Africa. Blanchefort is from the city of Moundou, the third largest city, which is in the South of Chad. Here on scholarship, he is attending Oklahoma State University to further his education. Blanchefort told me about his country and gave me a different perspective about Chad.

Another disadvantage would be that the roommate would be unreliable. They could be late on their half of the bill. Which is why I said, make sure you monitor their spending habits. Maybe they spent their money for something they didn’t need. It would be understandable if they used the money to fix their car, or for a doctor bill. If they spent their money on things like; a game that cost $40, restaurant food every night, or even a cell phone, when they already have a perfectly

Understanding about a different culture takes time, patience y perseverance. Some of the important facts to learn and experience about a new culture include: new language, different traditions, different food, different quality of life, different music etc. The idea of changing life dramatically takes courage, patience and dedication. Every day comes with a different challenge, whether they are daily basic living tasks or more specific situations that requires the person to be able to understand and respond immediately. Simple tasks like reading, driving, communicating, talking, as well as counting money or even paying for a coffee become a big challenge for many people every day who are learning about a different culture.