I experienced culture changes between Japan and America three times
during this year. I felt the honeymoon stage and also culture shock. At
first, it was hard to adjust to a new life but I could reconsider both
countries thanks to this. I want to talk about what I felt and thought
through this wonderful experience.
First,
I could learn both American culture and Japanese culture. I am
interested in American culture and also Americans are eager to know
Japanese culture. When I was in Japan, everyone didn't ask me about
Japanese culture or history except for in class. However, when I came to
America I was often asked about Japanese culture or history. And
unfortunately, I found that I don't know much about them. It was a
little shameful. Actually I like to study world history and foreign
language, but before studying that I should have studied about Japan. So
I could notice that I had to consider my own country.
Second, I could learn about the differences between the basic character in Japan and that in America. I think Japanese are negative in class and, to the contrary, Americans are positive in class. I could find that I have to be positive like Americans. On the other hand, I could find how Japanese are polite at service. Of course, Americans are good, too, but it seems to me Japanese service is more polite. Although it's cultural, I could notice that I am thankful to salesclerks.
Finally, I could find the importance of family. When I was in Japan, I sometimes couldn't understand how I was supported by my mother and every other member in my family. I thought I definitely had to show my gratitude to my dearest family by showing my independence.I could find that my family is important to relax, to support each other, and to be independent!
In conclusion, thanks to a wonderful studying abroad experience, I could notice many important things and reconsider many things which were easy to forget. I think I will be able to be more developed as a human by the end of December.
Second, I could learn about the differences between the basic character in Japan and that in America. I think Japanese are negative in class and, to the contrary, Americans are positive in class. I could find that I have to be positive like Americans. On the other hand, I could find how Japanese are polite at service. Of course, Americans are good, too, but it seems to me Japanese service is more polite. Although it's cultural, I could notice that I am thankful to salesclerks.
Finally, I could find the importance of family. When I was in Japan, I sometimes couldn't understand how I was supported by my mother and every other member in my family. I thought I definitely had to show my gratitude to my dearest family by showing my independence.I could find that my family is important to relax, to support each other, and to be independent!
In conclusion, thanks to a wonderful studying abroad experience, I could notice many important things and reconsider many things which were easy to forget. I think I will be able to be more developed as a human by the end of December.