Carolyn Lund
Carolyn Lund
america cultural despite easier help learned
Despite the cultural boundaries, it was easier to live overseas. They would go out of their way to help me. I learned a lot from their culture, and they have a lot that America lacks.
cultural remember second taste
I remember my second night. I got my first taste of sushi. It was revolting. We kind of jumped right into the cultural experience.
coming culture mom shock worry worse
Culture shock was worse coming back than it was going to Japan. My mom had to worry again.
appreciation elementary english ethic gain japanese learning major opportunity people since strong teach understood week work
I did really gain an appreciation for the strong work ethic of the Japanese people. I had the opportunity to teach English every week ... They'd been learning English, some of them since elementary school. Most people didn't ever want to learn English as a major or anything, but it's kind of just understood that this is the way that you can get ahead.
georgia realized school special
I realized that I'm not special anymore. I'm just a number. That was hard. I was used to being in this school of 200, and then I go to Georgia where there are about 1,500 students.