
I believe that my day-to-day experiences and travels while studying abroad have guided me towards a more educated and well-rounded existence as a global citizen. Every conversation or interaction throughout my time abroad has aided me in a better understanding of cultures different from my own. The following photos are an attempt to explain my unique experiences through my European cultural exploration.
The first picture (above) is an advertisement that I came across during a weekend trip to London (and also in Paris), and it showed me what an impact that the US has had on the world; not only do Europeans have the desire to watch American movies, but they have the desire to watch American movies about American people and subjects such as Facebook!

Similarly, the second picture (left) was a group that we came across during our trip to Deauville, France. The photo shows a group of women (dressed as “cowgirls”) teaching others how to line dance like Americans! It was so funny to us, especially those of us who are from the South, to see the Europeans trying to learn our ways of dance! These are just a few examples of the ways that I have been able to see the American impact on culture “across the pond," and just how intriguing our lifestyle is to Europeans!
My final picture (below) depicts some CEA friends on a set of Roman steps during our fall break vacation to Italy. We had the opportunity to catch an awesome sunset, while soaking in the unique experiences from the day. We relaxed amongst others enjoying the view for nearly an hour, and recounted memories of our time abroad. Although we will be sad to leave each other in a few short weeks, we have had experiences that will never be forgotten, nor recreated. Never again will we come to Paris as naïve Americans in search of a cultural understanding!

Nichole Moran is a recent college graduate from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, who is currently studying abroad in Paris, France.
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