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Attend a MC Cultural Event

Madi Hall

Mississippi College School of Nursing

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What was the event and where was it held?  Which culture was it celebrating?

The event was Global Café at cups in Clinton. It was celebrating all cultures; however,

the majority of the cultures represented were those in Asia. There were many students there from

China, Taiwan, and Germany.

Who did you meet at this event from another culture?  What did you talk about?

I met a girl named Bella, Leah, and Chloe as well as a boy named Gary. The majority of

my conversation was with Leah and Gary. Leah and I talked about what she liked about America

versus what she liked about China. We also discussed the different foods between the two

cultures. During my conversation with Gary we talked about what it is like to learn different

languages. We discussed which languages were more challenging to learn than others.

What did you learn about the other culture relating to the festival/event?

I learned that it is very common for people from Asia to come to America to receive an

education. I also learned that they love aspects of American culture such as television and music.

Another thing I learned is that the different countries in Asia, such as Taiwan, have many places

to go and things to experience about the culture. Leah told me about a night market that she

enjoys attending there.

What did you learn about your own culture through attending this event?

I learned that those from other cultures really enjoy coming to American and

experiencing American culture. Many of the students were telling me how nice they thought
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Americans to be, which caught me by surprise. Those who live in the South are often kind and

hospitable, but there are many places in America where the people may not be deemed as

“friendly.” I also learned that American television and music is very popular among other

cultures.

What are the similarities and the differences between this culture and your own culture?

One similarity between my culture and that of China is that both cultures exchange

students in order to learn new languages. For example, I left Mississippi College and went to

Spain to study Spanish. The students I met at Global Café left their colleges to come to America

to learn English and obtain and education. We also have similar taste in television. When I talked

to Gary, he told me about all of the American television programs he enjoys watching. However,

something that is different between the cultures is the food. Many of the foods and dishes in

China are made from noodles, while in America and Mississippi we enjoy frying the majority of

our foods.

What is your personal opinion about the event you attended?

I really enjoyed attending Global Café. It was interesting to converse with the different

students and learn about their cultures. I also enjoyed listening to what they thought about

America and the different places they have traveled here.