Globalization

Globalization is a wonderful aspect in connecting countries together.  It is also very beneficial to the entire human race.  Because of globalization, we are able to make more jobs for the people of our countries and other countries.  Sometimes it’s the way to go in the job market is to outsource.  Outsourcing wouldn’t be possible if it were for globalization.  Globalization affected me greatly last summer while visiting the country Panama.  While down there we indulged (and sometimes were forced) in foods that are native to Panama.  But after 3 days of octopus, French fries and chicken nuggets sound like a 5 star dinner.  Because of globalization and the fact that McDonald’s is located virtually across in country, our group got to stray away from the native foods and indulge in our “home” foods.  Globalization is the ideal mind set to have when traveling other places, as well as in every day life.  We come in contact with people from different cultures every day and we enforce globalization without even realizing it.  I’m excited to broaden my view on globalization.  

Being Culturally Aware

  I've learned in my past experiences with traveling that being culturally aware and understanding of others cultures and customs is a huge key when visiting different countries.  When I went to Panama, my first mind set of the people were that they all hated Americans, or "Gringos" as they call us, and that they wouldn't be helpful or nice to us at all.  But when I got there, I saw that they are possibly the nicest people I've ever met.  I tend to go across the pond to Ireland and Scotland with a different, more open mindset of their culture, seeing as I didn't do such in my previous trip.  Being aware of a culture is also key to not disrespect the people.  Here in America, we think everything we do is right and that everyone in the world should follow and abide by the "American" way.  But what works for us, doesn't necessarily work for them.  With a different background and culture, no way is the right way for two sets of cultures and we should all see that, and also be able to understand and influence others around us of this knowledge that we are going to come and acquire!