3.0 Comparison between Edinburgh and France
The main reason for the exchange year is to engage yourself with the culture and history of the city that you have chosen and for me it was Edinburgh. I love this city because it is the perfect example of a blend of medieval architecture, nature and modernity. Strolling around the city, you can see its gothic style architecture and other 16th century monuments around the city. While walking the streets of Royal Mile, we can see the gorgeous gothic style St Giles Cathedral, streets filled with small alleys that are like secret chambers to the hidden world and the magnificent Edinburgh Castle at the Castle Hill. From the castle, one could view the Princess Street, one of the busiest and commercial
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I have never seen Arthur Seat and the Meadows empty. There are always people who would jog, hike or cycle near Arthur Seat and also there must be people jogging, playing tennis, games or enjoying the great weather (if possible) at the Meadows when it is sunny.
Furthermore, one of the important differences between in France and Edinburgh is the diversity of people that exist here. There are a lot of people who comes from different ethnic background and nationalities in Edinburgh. There are more than 10000 non-European students in Edinburgh. This contributes to the heterogeneity of the city. It made me have the sense of belonging in this city and not felt foreign or as an outsider. Apart from that, in Edinburgh alone we have more than 200 Malaysians studying here. This facilitated me in adapting in Edinburgh. However, in Le Havre, there was lack of diversity making me felt always a foreigner in its homogenous society. It took more time for me to adapt with the French society even though I am able to speak their language. I have always felt being judged by the people surrounding me while I was walking around France.
It is undeniable that France is the location to taste the best cuisine in the world. However, it is noteworthy to mention that Edinburgh has its own charm in terms of the food. There is a varied choice of food here in Edinburgh from the Scottish traditional cuisine (haggis), fish and chips, the English breakfast to other cuisines coming from all around the
A contrast of the colonies are where they settled. The early English colonies settled mostly in Virginia and Massachusetts but quickly spread from Maine to Georgia and even to the Mississippi River. The French Colonies settled in parts of Canada, the Mississippi River, Quebec, and Louisiana. While the Spanish colonies claimed most of the south/southwestern regions including Florida, New Mexico, and places in Texas, and California. Another difference would be where the population of the colonists came from. In English colonies the population arose from specialist such as lumberman and sawmill workers, middle-class farmers, tradesman, convicted criminals, and immigrants from other countries were also allowed over. A similarity between the French
In the article, “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris (1999), the author describes what it was like learning French while living in France. Sedaris moved to Paris in order to learn the language and immerse himself into the culture. He thought this would make learning the language easier. During his time in France, Sedaris experienced intimidation, abuse, and joy. Learning a foreign language as an adult is difficult because of the feeling of intimidation by younger classmates, a hostile learning environment presented by the teacher, and an inherent cognitive disadvantage.
some good food from famous restaurants and cafe’s. Little did we know our trip would have us
“Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, London was voted Top Restaurant in the U.K. in the London Zagat Survey in 2001and awarded its third Michelin star, making him the first Scottish chef to win three Michelin stars.
In the 17th century England and Spain were both in a race to settle the New World. After Christopher Columbus had reached this New World Spain almost immediately sent people over to explore and colonize. After the Treaty of Tordesillas secured their land, Spain’s empire quickly expanded across The Americas. England had a bit of a late start when it came to colonization. Even though their first few attempts such as Jamestown, and Roanoke were not very successful England kept at it. Eventually, England and Spain became the two most powerful nations in the Americas. Even though both nations had the same goal, their political, religious, and economic development were very different.
There are major similarities and differences in the motives, methodology of involvement in the Americas,and impact on the indigenous people within the New World experiences of the three major superpowers, Spain England and France.While there is an unacquainted similarity in the quest for India’s trade route, the hiring Italian merchant in all three countries were interested in abstracting wealth but differ greatly in their method of producing wealth. Spain,England and France have similar motives, there are also ways they contrast, such as each individual superpower ultimate interest in wealth.These three superpowers also are similar to the negative impact made in the indigenous yet, all of these impacts were not intentional they differ in their
Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater than differences between groups. Polish people and British, although have a lot of common in terms of historical inheritance, they vary in many aspects of social life and these differences naturally affect the behaviour and culture.
Throughout the passage of human life, the desire to expand and live beyond the boundary of a civilization’s borders is an incredibly potent factor of the migration of human kind. The drive of experiencing the unknown has served as a catalyst for the human races movement and evolution since the dawn of mankind. However, with every extension or relocation of civilization comes the establishment of differing settlement structures and beliefs. A prime example of this varying factor is epitomized by the English colonies founded in the New World such as Virginia, part of the Chesapeake region, and Massachusetts, part of the New England region. While being similar in the sense of both being English colonies,
The British, French and Spanish were the main empires that colonised throughout the continent of North America during the 17th century. The European nations wanted to gain further power by acquiring more land overseas. They were also in search for new trade routes that led directly to Asia or Africa because this would give them unlimited access to gold and other goods. Another reason for exploration was to spread Christianity and Catholicism wherever they went which would weaken the Middle Eastern Muslims. This would also be the time of the Columbian Exchange which was the transfer of goods, animals, crops and diseases through the Americas, Europe and Africa.
The reason people may be obliged to change their accent is to feel like they fit in and not stand out, so that people from
But on arrival not only do the make new connections to the place, but also that culture and its inhabitants. They also educate their children on how to live in their new home, teaching language and culture and shaping their children to succeed in the new environment. This doesn’t mean they reject their native culture, as we see in Brick lane in London, the Bangladeshi community is often referred to as Diasporic, having brought significant parts of their native culture with them. And establishing an abundance of Bangladeshi restaurants serving their native cuisine and shops which supply authentic Bangladeshi food, clothing, and music. Many local support groups exist to provide support to the community, commonly offering their services in the Bengali language.
Every single person has their own unique identity and culture.At first when I moved to Lafayette from my hometown it was like being a White Tiger around all regular tigers.I didn't really fit in and I kinda stood out because I wasn't from Lafayette.I moved to Lafayette from my hometown in the summer of 2015.My cultural identity fits me because of my accent.
I have had the opportunity to live in six different states and experience the rich culture and distinctive societies in each one. I realized at an early age that even within the United States there are a myriad of subcultures and diverse ways of thinking. Every state that I have lived in has these fascinating of cultural diversities, and I have discovered that these diversities must be treated in their own contexts. Knowing where a person hails from provides a basic groundwork for understanding their integral principles. Moving from state to state has also taught me the art of adaptation. Starting in a new school every couple of years is not easy, and I quickly learned how to make friends to adapt. Adaptation is an incredibly useful skill that has helped me form lasting friendships and has given me a general comfort in strange environments, a tool that I plan to use to better connect with
Hopelessly lost at first, my journey began to feel like an exciting new adventure. Settling in a new country has many negative effectsas one adapts to the new culture, people and starting a life from step one.Drastic cultural differences became an obstacle for my parents as it was difficult to adapt to this society with new morals, roots, and lifestyle. Immigrants must make the decision if they want to blend in and follow the foreign culture or continue to stick to their own culture. Making a decision was not an option in my family, it was clear that it’s our duty to carry on our culture and traditions regardless of where we end up around the world. However, it’s important to find a balance between staying true to one’s roots and being able toevolve with the new environment and assimilate to the society, otherwise, one may become isolated.I remember observing my mom, quietly sufferingin loneliness as she left everyone she knew, her family and friends, to a country where she had no one.However, with time, she found ways to stay in touch with her friends and family and made new friends in Canada as well.One of the most significant outcomes that moving countries has on immigrants, including myself, is language barriers as it has remained to be a prevalent challenge for many immigrants, particularly during the initial stages of settlement. A study conducted by the Canadian government showed that 32% of job seekers experienced language barriers as an issue (Statistics Canada, 2005). I remember going to school for the first time in Canada and being extremely terrified to interact with other people who spoke a language I hardly knew. I had forgotten my lunch and wasn’t able to communicate this to anyone so I busted into tears as I struggled to convey such a simple message. Moving countries can be a risky decision to make as you have to leave everything behind, in hopesthat you
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would like to travel to Paris the capital of France. Paris is said to be one of the best cities in the world. Although it is urban, people there still live romantic and slow-paced lives. I think that such a place is hard to extremely rare. Also, Paris is famous for its politics, fashion, arts and science. I really want to try out the food in Paris especially the cheese there. I have also read a lot about the attractions in Paris such as the Louver, the Eiffel Tower and the Notre -dame de Paris. I yearn to see for myself these great works of art. Paris is also a shopping heaven; there are different famous brands and luxury brands in different department stores. Parisians understand how to enjoy their life and how to find happiness from ordinary things. They also understand how to transform their ideals about life into art, make them into music or other artistic forms. In a word, I really love Paris.