I’m from China, and I’m going to talk about one cultural aspect of my home country that people outside of my country misunderstand: Chinese is really hard to learn. The idea that Chinese is hard might be originated from the…
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From the “Peach Garden” to the “Garden of Eden”
Co-authors: Yi Luo & Liangyu Pang The warm spring has come, and as I walk through the campus, I suddenly notice the colorful flowers blooming everywhere. A poem suddenly comes to mind, “Suddenly I came upon a peach blossom forest.”…
Culture Shock of a Malagasy Student Studying Abroad for the First Time
The first time I met Americans was in Madagascar around 2017. It was an encounter that left an indelible impression on me and has stayed with me ever since. They were Lafayette students who were part of an interim program…
Misunderstanding of Cultures
Having grown up in a different country, I had definitely experienced some culture shocks once I arrived in the U.S. My journey here was the first time I ever left my home country, so settling into a completely different culture…
A Pakistani Student’s Voyage
As a 19-year-old Muslim, brown boy from Lahore, Pakistan, I embarked on a transformative journey described by my favorite writer Elif Shafak as a rich tapestry of experiences shaping our unique identities. My story blended with others in a symphony…
YOLO
The second when the plane started shaking as it accelerated on the track, I held my breath. I knew it’s probably gonna be a while till the next time I go back to China. I’ve heard many people say that…
My Evolving Perception of American Culture
My Evolving Perception of American Culture My impression of America at the beginning was shaped by my experience of New York City, a bustling urban jungle that never seemed to rest. Everywhere I looked, the sky was sliced into strips…
What Americans Wear
Before I came to this country, I thought that girls in this country liked to wear very “hot” clothes like little tops and skirts. However, after coming here, I realized that most of the time they dress completely different from…
Experience of a Different Education System
Studying abroad is an experience that can change a person’s life in countless ways. The opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make friends from around the world is truly priceless. As a student…
Contributions to a New Home
Studying overseas has been an amazing experience for me as a foreign student from Pakistan. I have had the honor of making contributions to the educational and social communities during this period that have been extremely important to me. I…