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 Mugurel Patrichi
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| HW (1/4) - IndividualPeople are not only determined by their national culture, but also by social class, age, gender, company affiliation, etc. Which cultural groups do you feel you belong to? Give reasons for your statements. Were there times when you were particularly proud to be a member of one of the groups or were there painful experiences regarding one of the cultural groups?
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Mugurel Patrichi
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| People are not only determined by their national culture, but also by social class, age, gender, company affiliation, etc. Which cultural groups do you feel you belong to? Give reasons for your statements. Were there times when you were particularly proud to be a member of one of the groups or were there painful experiences regarding one of the cultural groups?
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Posted: 10/25/2022 9:49 PM | | | |
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Niko Visulaaka
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| I feel like i belong to Nordic/Finnish cultural group, the most impacting thing is that i live there and i has been raised there. One of the reasons why i feel so is my behavior and manners that are partly typical for "stereotypical finnish". One of those is the need of own space and liking the quietness. Im also respect other peoples personal space and i think most of the finnish people do because i think its a cultural thing among finnish people. I dont agree with finnish people being cold, it just that many finnish people need time to get known and feel comfortable. Still the people are individuals with their own behaviours and habits etc. so cant just say that we are all the same which is great.
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Niko Visulaaka
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| I feel like i belong to Nordic/Finnish cultural group, the most impacting thing is that i live there and i has been raised there. One of the reasons why i feel so is my behavior and manners that are partly typical for "stereotypical finnish". One of those is the need of own space and liking the quietness. Im also respect other peoples personal space and i think most of the finnish people do because i think its a cultural thing among finnish people. I dont agree with finnish people being cold, it just that many finnish people need time to get known and feel comfortable. Still the people are individuals with their own behaviours and habits etc. so cant just say that we are all the same which is great.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 10/25/2022 9:49 PM | 10/25/2022 9:49 PM | |
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Posted: 10/25/2022 11:08 PM | | | |
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Joonas Pulkkinen
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| I am like very stereotypical Finn. Finns are often portrayed as quiet and distant. It's something I can relate to for sure. I think it's just part of the Finnish culture as we are taught to respect other people's space and raised without much physical contact. It's also cause of the environment I think, because we have long winter with a lot of darkness which affects our mentality. I can't think of a particular moment of being proud of this culture although I don't mind it. Sometimes I wish I was raised in an environment where we could have been more open though. |
Joonas Pulkkinen
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| I am like very stereotypical Finn. Finns are often portrayed as quiet and distant. It's something I can relate to for sure. I think it's just part of the Finnish culture as we are taught to respect other people's space and raised without much physical contact. It's also cause of the environment I think, because we have long winter with a lot of darkness which affects our mentality. I can't think of a particular moment of being proud of this culture although I don't mind it. Sometimes I wish I was raised in an environment where we could have been more open though. | | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 10/25/2022 11:08 PM | 10/25/2022 11:08 PM | |
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Posted: 10/26/2022 12:31 AM | | | |
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Santtu Viljami Räsänen
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| Being a Finn has it perks for sure. But obviously because we are taught to move out at 18-years-old, it makes our way of thinking very individualistic in my opinion. There are may things that we love to do together, but for example most prefer living alone because we need the personal space generally. I do feel like I belong in the same group but at the same time not so much. My parents taught me about the beauty of the world so I like to travel and try to implement new habits from different cultures to my life. Are there times when I´m proud to be a Finn? When driving in our traffic (the peacefulness). And painful experiences? Try to sit next to a Finn in a bus if there are free seats available (you might get a weird look)
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Santtu Viljami Räsänen
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| Being a Finn has it perks for sure. But obviously because we are taught to move out at 18-years-old, it makes our way of thinking very individualistic in my opinion. There are may things that we love to do together, but for example most prefer living alone because we need the personal space generally. I do feel like I belong in the same group but at the same time not so much. My parents taught me about the beauty of the world so I like to travel and try to implement new habits from different cultures to my life. Are there times when I´m proud to be a Finn? When driving in our traffic (the peacefulness). And painful experiences? Try to sit next to a Finn in a bus if there are free seats available (you might get a weird look)
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 10/26/2022 12:31 AM | 10/26/2022 12:31 AM | |
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Posted: 10/26/2022 5:44 PM | | | |
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Carolin Rothemeyer
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| To me I feel like I belong to the German culture group but not to the "cold-hearted" generation and more to the ones which are outgoing and dynamic. So I would say I'm more part of the younger generation, as I grew up in a time of globalization and freedom of travel. I'm proud of being a German when it comes to political power in Europe or to Industry or the general economics of Germany. But there are also moments where I do kinda feel uncomfortable when being a German. E.g. when you look back to Germany's history in terms of Hitler, etc. I am not proud. Also, when it comes to stereotypes as that the Germans love to be alone and are more comfortable around their selves, I'm sometimes a bit upset as I love to be around people.
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Carolin Rothemeyer
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| To me I feel like I belong to the German culture group but not to the "cold-hearted" generation and more to the ones which are outgoing and dynamic. So I would say I'm more part of the younger generation, as I grew up in a time of globalization and freedom of travel. I'm proud of being a German when it comes to political power in Europe or to Industry or the general economics of Germany. But there are also moments where I do kinda feel uncomfortable when being a German. E.g. when you look back to Germany's history in terms of Hitler, etc. I am not proud. Also, when it comes to stereotypes as that the Germans love to be alone and are more comfortable around their selves, I'm sometimes a bit upset as I love to be around people.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 10/26/2022 5:44 PM | 10/26/2022 5:44 PM | |
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Edited: 10/30/2022 4:27 PM | | | |
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Gopi Krisshna Tuticorin Harihara Subramanian
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| I think personally I felt attached to people who can share and exchange their own cultural experiences of the country they come from. This exchange is about things that has to deal with their people, language and community. I love sharing things about how people of my culture are identified and also it interests me how other nationalities perceive my group of people. The conversations about people is really fascinating to discuss and if there's someone who has the same kind of interest on this topic, I get instantly connected. For instance, it is fascinating to know how other nationalities look at Indian people and how we behave generally. Sometimes I find it funny and I try to understand what is the root cause behind it.
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Gopi Krisshna Tuticorin Harihara Subramanian
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| I think personally I felt attached to people who can share and exchange their own cultural experiences of the country they come from. This exchange is about things that has to deal with their people, language and community. I love sharing things about how people of my culture are identified and also it interests me how other nationalities perceive my group of people. The conversations about people is really fascinating to discuss and if there's someone who has the same kind of interest on this topic, I get instantly connected. For instance, it is fascinating to know how other nationalities look at Indian people and how we behave generally. Sometimes I find it funny and I try to understand what is the root cause behind it.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 10/30/2022 4:25 PM | 10/30/2022 4:27 PM | |
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Posted: 11/3/2022 1:14 PM | | | |
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Erika Lorena Stöver
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| Having a mexican mother and german father, I grew up with different cultural values such as openness, sense of community (more mexican values) but also punctuality and honesty (more geman values). I'm feeling part of both cultures and I'm very proud for that. Nevertheless because I grew up in Germany, I feel more a part of the German culture. Even though I am not the typical German. But who is the typical german?
Apart from that I'm also proud of being part of the young generation, because we're trying to be more open-minded and dynamic.
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Erika Lorena Stöver
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| Having a mexican mother and german father, I grew up with different cultural values such as openness, sense of community (more mexican values) but also punctuality and honesty (more geman values). I'm feeling part of both cultures and I'm very proud for that. Nevertheless because I grew up in Germany, I feel more a part of the German culture. Even though I am not the typical German. But who is the typical german?
Apart from that I'm also proud of being part of the young generation, because we're trying to be more open-minded and dynamic.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/3/2022 1:14 PM | 11/3/2022 1:14 PM | |
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Posted: 11/9/2022 4:39 PM | | | |
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Jose Torres
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| I would say I belong to quite a few complex and unique, though not explicitly rare, cultural groups. I am a first-generation Mexican-American. Meaning both my parents are from Mexico, but I myself was born in the USA. Growing up, I always identified with both cultures, American and Mexican. American, through obviously living in the USA, attending public-school, and being exposed to American media that knowingly doesn't falter to impose its values and norms on its citizens. But at the same time I also identified as Mexican; through my immediate and greater family who carried their Mexican culture, traditions, and customs with them and with which I grew up with my entire life; I was raised in English and Spanish, performed in a traditional Mexican dance group, learned to prepare Mexican dishes, played American football, went through all the fun and sometime stereotypical aspects of American highschool, and so on.
As of late, I would also say I belong to the "European" cultural group. I moved to France at the age of 19, where I then resided for 3 years, learned the language, established a strong community and network, and adopted many characteristics and qualities of what could be defined as the French way of life. There, I also met my wife! Which led me to moving to Finland where I now attend a Finnish higher education institution, live a rather Finnish lifestyle, and congregate with many other Finns. Europe can mean and represent many different things to many different people. To me it represents diversity, of which I am proud to belong to.
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Jose Torres
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| I would say I belong to quite a few complex and unique, though not explicitly rare, cultural groups. I am a first-generation Mexican-American. Meaning both my parents are from Mexico, but I myself was born in the USA. Growing up, I always identified with both cultures, American and Mexican. American, through obviously living in the USA, attending public-school, and being exposed to American media that knowingly doesn't falter to impose its values and norms on its citizens. But at the same time I also identified as Mexican; through my immediate and greater family who carried their Mexican culture, traditions, and customs with them and with which I grew up with my entire life; I was raised in English and Spanish, performed in a traditional Mexican dance group, learned to prepare Mexican dishes, played American football, went through all the fun and sometime stereotypical aspects of American highschool, and so on.
As of late, I would also say I belong to the "European" cultural group. I moved to France at the age of 19, where I then resided for 3 years, learned the language, established a strong community and network, and adopted many characteristics and qualities of what could be defined as the French way of life. There, I also met my wife! Which led me to moving to Finland where I now attend a Finnish higher education institution, live a rather Finnish lifestyle, and congregate with many other Finns. Europe can mean and represent many different things to many different people. To me it represents diversity, of which I am proud to belong to.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/9/2022 4:39 PM | 11/9/2022 4:39 PM | |
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Posted: 11/10/2022 2:42 PM | | | |
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Charlotte Creach
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| On the one hand I can say that I am a stereotype of the French cliché. Indeed, I am proud to be French, perhaps arrogant when speaking our languages and I feel fully integrated in this group. However, living in Finland for almost a year, I love feeling attached to other expats and the fact that we are all in a host country shows us commonalities, we have cultural differences but we are all part of the same community in the sense that our cultures of origin have commonalities, we have the same values and we have similar experiences.
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Charlotte Creach
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| On the one hand I can say that I am a stereotype of the French cliché. Indeed, I am proud to be French, perhaps arrogant when speaking our languages and I feel fully integrated in this group. However, living in Finland for almost a year, I love feeling attached to other expats and the fact that we are all in a host country shows us commonalities, we have cultural differences but we are all part of the same community in the sense that our cultures of origin have commonalities, we have the same values and we have similar experiences.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/10/2022 2:42 PM | 11/10/2022 2:42 PM | |
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Hanna Dinser
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| I feel a sense of belonging to the German culture. But I also have the feeling that whenever I hear about the negative stereotypes that Germans are associated with I immediately feel a rejection towards my own culture. The reason might be that I feel offended or that I simply do identify with this "typical" stereotype. I always strive to represent a different picture of the Germans because we are not only the cold hearted, stiff, and strict stereotype but open minded, travel-lovers and curious and hones. I definetely feel a sense of belonging to the european culture and after living 2 years in total in Latin America I also have a sense of belonging to that culture too, for sure. I feel a belonging to the young dynamic and dedicated younger generation. I feel a belonging to the cultural group of women. I am a proud women and I am constantly looking for empowering women wherever I can. I feel a belonging to the cultural groups of beckpackers. And I also feel the belonging to the cultural group of privileged people due to where I am born and that my parents provide e.g.education for me. Which is probably also the example of my experience where it felt painful to be in this group, due to seeing others who deserve the same privilege but do not have it.
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Hanna Dinser
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| I feel a sense of belonging to the German culture. But I also have the feeling that whenever I hear about the negative stereotypes that Germans are associated with I immediately feel a rejection towards my own culture. The reason might be that I feel offended or that I simply do identify with this "typical" stereotype. I always strive to represent a different picture of the Germans because we are not only the cold hearted, stiff, and strict stereotype but open minded, travel-lovers and curious and hones. I definetely feel a sense of belonging to the european culture and after living 2 years in total in Latin America I also have a sense of belonging to that culture too, for sure. I feel a belonging to the young dynamic and dedicated younger generation. I feel a belonging to the cultural group of women. I am a proud women and I am constantly looking for empowering women wherever I can. I feel a belonging to the cultural groups of beckpackers. And I also feel the belonging to the cultural group of privileged people due to where I am born and that my parents provide e.g.education for me. Which is probably also the example of my experience where it felt painful to be in this group, due to seeing others who deserve the same privilege but do not have it.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/11/2022 12:14 PM | 11/11/2022 12:23 PM | |
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Posted: 11/11/2022 4:50 PM | | | |
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GLADUNEAC M. MIHAELA
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| As a rule, I never felt marginalized for any reason, I was always a person full of energy and confidentiality. But in some moments, the social class I belong to is somehow emphasized. So, I come from a family with very low income, even the challenge of studying in a foreign country was difficult due to the lack of financial resources. Although I somehow managed to get by on my own, in some moments the lack of money limited me from many opportunities for personal development that I could have had at school, but now this is no longer an obstacle, I believe that if you really want something and you work hard for what you want, sooner or later the dream will come true.
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GLADUNEAC M. MIHAELA
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| As a rule, I never felt marginalized for any reason, I was always a person full of energy and confidentiality. But in some moments, the social class I belong to is somehow emphasized. So, I come from a family with very low income, even the challenge of studying in a foreign country was difficult due to the lack of financial resources. Although I somehow managed to get by on my own, in some moments the lack of money limited me from many opportunities for personal development that I could have had at school, but now this is no longer an obstacle, I believe that if you really want something and you work hard for what you want, sooner or later the dream will come true.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/11/2022 4:50 PM | 11/11/2022 4:50 PM | |
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Edited: 11/12/2022 11:15 PM | | | |
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Jesse Torni
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| I feel a sense of belonging to the Finnish culture even though I might not seem like the most stereotypical Finn. Finnish people are seen as quiet and reserved, but also trustworthy and honest. I feel awkward saying that I would belong in a specific cultural group, because I have found myself enjoying to spend more and more time with people from different cultures. It excites me to learn about new cultures and meet different people. I think that being openminded to new things and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations are the key aspects of self-learning. From my experience people are not so different after all no matter where they come from, but what makes us different is how we see the world and our values. I do feel some kind of proudness from being born and raised in Finland, because I've been able to collect values from my surroundings and I'm able to implement them where ever I go. Few of the values I appreciate are punctionality and trust. People from different cultural backgrounds might have a different understanding of these values, but punctionality is hardly ever seen as a bad thing.
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Jesse Torni
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| I feel a sense of belonging to the Finnish culture even though I might not seem like the most stereotypical Finn. Finnish people are seen as quiet and reserved, but also trustworthy and honest. I feel awkward saying that I would belong in a specific cultural group, because I have found myself enjoying to spend more and more time with people from different cultures. It excites me to learn about new cultures and meet different people. I think that being openminded to new things and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations are the key aspects of self-learning. From my experience people are not so different after all no matter where they come from, but what makes us different is how we see the world and our values. I do feel some kind of proudness from being born and raised in Finland, because I've been able to collect values from my surroundings and I'm able to implement them where ever I go. Few of the values I appreciate are punctionality and trust. People from different cultural backgrounds might have a different understanding of these values, but punctionality is hardly ever seen as a bad thing.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/12/2022 11:15 PM | 11/12/2022 11:15 PM | |
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Miina-Stiina Tanskanen
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| I couldnt say i can identify as Finnish if it means Finnish people are introverted and eats sausage, drink beer, have sauna etc. During last decades it has begun to be more intercultural and diverse when it comes to Finnish culture. We like to do a lot of things, try new, seek experience and see the world and learn about them and kind of adobt different cultures. I do have a negative experience of being a Finn and that is when I really wish I could be some other than a Finn. I had a relationship with person from another culture who made me feel like that all the time judging finnish culture and people. I don't find finnish culture as exotic as many others, and that's why I don't find myself any special either. Nowadays I feel like it could be awesome to represent some other culture but after all it doesn't matter where are your roots from since we are living in such an intercultural community and everybody are accepted. Only that matters how you treat people around.
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Miina-Stiina Tanskanen
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| I couldnt say i can identify as Finnish if it means Finnish people are introverted and eats sausage, drink beer, have sauna etc. During last decades it has begun to be more intercultural and diverse when it comes to Finnish culture. We like to do a lot of things, try new, seek experience and see the world and learn about them and kind of adobt different cultures. I do have a negative experience of being a Finn and that is when I really wish I could be some other than a Finn. I had a relationship with person from another culture who made me feel like that all the time judging finnish culture and people. I don't find finnish culture as exotic as many others, and that's why I don't find myself any special either. Nowadays I feel like it could be awesome to represent some other culture but after all it doesn't matter where are your roots from since we are living in such an intercultural community and everybody are accepted. Only that matters how you treat people around.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/19/2022 10:29 AM | 11/19/2022 10:42 AM | |
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Posted: 11/19/2022 10:55 AM | | | |
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DARIE I. LAVINIA TEODORA
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| I consider that being a romanian is part of my culture to a noticeable level. I think time is relative, I am a bit pessimistic sometimes, I am warm-hearted, friendly and talkative. Thus, I identify myself with my national culture, even though not totally. Unfortunately, it sometimes comes with confused or judgemental looks, especially abroad, due to the bad reputation of some romanians.
Simultaneously, I feel like I am included in the community of young people, having many friends with similar intrests, also in the group of women, based by gender.
To sum up, my self is situated at the intersection of many groups, being them cultural, based by age, gender or others.
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DARIE I. LAVINIA TEODORA
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| I consider that being a romanian is part of my culture to a noticeable level. I think time is relative, I am a bit pessimistic sometimes, I am warm-hearted, friendly and talkative. Thus, I identify myself with my national culture, even though not totally. Unfortunately, it sometimes comes with confused or judgemental looks, especially abroad, due to the bad reputation of some romanians.
Simultaneously, I feel like I am included in the community of young people, having many friends with similar intrests, also in the group of women, based by gender.
To sum up, my self is situated at the intersection of many groups, being them cultural, based by age, gender or others.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/19/2022 10:55 AM | 11/19/2022 10:55 AM | |
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TOACA S. ALEXANDRINA
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| Of course, the natural and social environment influences our actions, life, and personality. Being Moldovan is something I am proud of, because no matter where we go, our heart trembles listening to our country's anthem, and it doesn't matter how small or how poor the country is, it matters that we have a place that we can call it "home" and we always say out loud that "we come from Moldova". We are like the seasons of a year, warm-hearted like summer, hardworking and diligent like autumn, sometimes we say thoughtless words that chill you like winter, and last but not least, we are born, live, and die with hope like spring. I like to share things about how people from my culture are and see how others perceive our way of being. The most frequent question I was asked about Moldovans was about drunks and we are considered to be one of the nations with the heaviest drinkers, which I don’t always like, but over time I got used to this idea . What I can say is that Moldovian people fight hard for living their best life, but also know very well how to relax. All in all, being Moldovan is a fundamental part of my personality.
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TOACA S. ALEXANDRINA
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| Of course, the natural and social environment influences our actions, life, and personality. Being Moldovan is something I am proud of, because no matter where we go, our heart trembles listening to our country's anthem, and it doesn't matter how small or how poor the country is, it matters that we have a place that we can call it "home" and we always say out loud that "we come from Moldova". We are like the seasons of a year, warm-hearted like summer, hardworking and diligent like autumn, sometimes we say thoughtless words that chill you like winter, and last but not least, we are born, live, and die with hope like spring. I like to share things about how people from my culture are and see how others perceive our way of being. The most frequent question I was asked about Moldovans was about drunks and we are considered to be one of the nations with the heaviest drinkers, which I don’t always like, but over time I got used to this idea . What I can say is that Moldovian people fight hard for living their best life, but also know very well how to relax. All in all, being Moldovan is a fundamental part of my personality.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/20/2022 12:05 AM | 11/20/2022 12:06 AM | |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 5:39 PM | | | |
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Turtureanu Malina
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| I never felt marginalized based on my nationality. In a summer school in Switzerland I remember someone confused me with a Roma woman just because I said I am coming from Romania, but for me was not an insult, given the fact that stereotypes about Roma comunity are something I am trying to combat. I really feel I belong in this romanian group, with all of my heart. At the same time, it is true that our life is determined by our gender and how gender equality is treated in our societies. As a girl and then a young woman in Romania, still a traditional and conservative country, life can be challeging.
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Turtureanu Malina
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| I never felt marginalized based on my nationality. In a summer school in Switzerland I remember someone confused me with a Roma woman just because I said I am coming from Romania, but for me was not an insult, given the fact that stereotypes about Roma comunity are something I am trying to combat. I really feel I belong in this romanian group, with all of my heart. At the same time, it is true that our life is determined by our gender and how gender equality is treated in our societies. As a girl and then a young woman in Romania, still a traditional and conservative country, life can be challeging.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/20/2022 5:39 PM | 11/20/2022 5:39 PM | |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 9:11 PM | | | |
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Ho Bao Cat Anh
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| I feel I belong to the Southeast Asian group, or to be more detailed, the Vietnamese community. I was born and raised in Vietnam until I was 19 years old. My way of thinking and reacting have been "programmed" in a way that is typical for the Vietnamese culture: being respective to older people, always putting the advantages of the community above my own, and so much more.
I am always proud to be a part of this community and my culture. As Vietnam is a fast developing country, we are learning to identify which norms and standards are good to be kept and moreover, to adapt to modern technologies as well as new viewpoints. |
Ho Bao Cat Anh
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| I feel I belong to the Southeast Asian group, or to be more detailed, the Vietnamese community. I was born and raised in Vietnam until I was 19 years old. My way of thinking and reacting have been "programmed" in a way that is typical for the Vietnamese culture: being respective to older people, always putting the advantages of the community above my own, and so much more.
I am always proud to be a part of this community and my culture. As Vietnam is a fast developing country, we are learning to identify which norms and standards are good to be kept and moreover, to adapt to modern technologies as well as new viewpoints. | | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/20/2022 9:11 PM | 11/20/2022 9:11 PM | |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 10:23 PM | | | |
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Atomei Alexia
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| To be honest I never felt that I belonged to a certain group but when I moved abroad I felt do conected with people from my own culture because I felt that they understood how I as feeling and how is it to be away from home, from Romania, to miss the same things, to share the same memories but it is not always like this because when I am in my country I don't feel the same so maybe it is just the fact that I miss my home.
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Atomei Alexia
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| To be honest I never felt that I belonged to a certain group but when I moved abroad I felt do conected with people from my own culture because I felt that they understood how I as feeling and how is it to be away from home, from Romania, to miss the same things, to share the same memories but it is not always like this because when I am in my country I don't feel the same so maybe it is just the fact that I miss my home.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/20/2022 10:23 PM | 11/20/2022 10:23 PM | |
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Posted: 11/21/2022 8:50 PM | | | |
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McDonald Shevaughn Fizstroy
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| Jamaica has a history of slavery, and that system has left both positive and negative impacts on the society as a whole - even to this current age. For example, education and access to housing are perceived as means of social stratification. Both these tenents of a person's basic avenue to be a functional member of society have been used as tools to divide the society into the haves and the have-nots. This has further fueled other dangerous issues that exist on the island. Although I have been privilaged to have access to a strong background in education, I have witnessed first hand the terrible effects that lacking a basic social norm can have on a person.
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McDonald Shevaughn Fizstroy
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| Jamaica has a history of slavery, and that system has left both positive and negative impacts on the society as a whole - even to this current age. For example, education and access to housing are perceived as means of social stratification. Both these tenents of a person's basic avenue to be a functional member of society have been used as tools to divide the society into the haves and the have-nots. This has further fueled other dangerous issues that exist on the island. Although I have been privilaged to have access to a strong background in education, I have witnessed first hand the terrible effects that lacking a basic social norm can have on a person.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/21/2022 8:50 PM | 11/21/2022 8:50 PM | |
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Posted: 11/21/2022 10:30 PM | | | |
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Zaidi Syed Sohaib Raza
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| Being a Pakistani, I feel proud of my culture. Since Pakistan is a very cultural and traditional country. Especially, we are known for our hospitality. The way we treat our guests is just amazing. It is often said that everything is free in Pakistan because our people usually don't ask foreigners to pay for anything in the shops or restaurants because they consider it insulting to ask for money from the guests.
Moreover, some people portray a negative image of our country by saying that everyone in our country is a criminal and everyone has a gun etc and they are very dangerous people etc which is not true. Good and bad people are everywhere. One should avoid judging people just because of their nationality and spreading rumours.
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Zaidi Syed Sohaib Raza
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| Being a Pakistani, I feel proud of my culture. Since Pakistan is a very cultural and traditional country. Especially, we are known for our hospitality. The way we treat our guests is just amazing. It is often said that everything is free in Pakistan because our people usually don't ask foreigners to pay for anything in the shops or restaurants because they consider it insulting to ask for money from the guests.
Moreover, some people portray a negative image of our country by saying that everyone in our country is a criminal and everyone has a gun etc and they are very dangerous people etc which is not true. Good and bad people are everywhere. One should avoid judging people just because of their nationality and spreading rumours.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/21/2022 10:30 PM | 11/21/2022 10:30 PM | |
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Posted: 11/22/2022 10:24 AM | | | |
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Nekundi Rosalinde Nasaantu
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| Growing up I had travelled with my siblings and my mom to different countries as diplomats generally to represent my motherland Namibia. At the age of 5 is when I set out on my first trip abroad. At that age it is hard to notice social differences as our minds were innocent and not focused on social groups per se, other than the obvious differences. Thus growing up and travelling to different schools and having to make new friends all the time was quite troubling but worth it as it allows one to be more mindful and adaptable to different ways of life. Overall in my teen years I came across a term TCK which stands for Third Cultured Kids. This term is one that me and most of my friends within the International Schools generally connected with. It is a term that categorizes children who are from a specific nation but have been influenced by several different cultures during thier development years that form part of who they see themselves as. I have always connected to this term as my exposure has truly done a number on how I see and interact with the world whilst also appreciating my roots.
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Nekundi Rosalinde Nasaantu
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| Growing up I had travelled with my siblings and my mom to different countries as diplomats generally to represent my motherland Namibia. At the age of 5 is when I set out on my first trip abroad. At that age it is hard to notice social differences as our minds were innocent and not focused on social groups per se, other than the obvious differences. Thus growing up and travelling to different schools and having to make new friends all the time was quite troubling but worth it as it allows one to be more mindful and adaptable to different ways of life. Overall in my teen years I came across a term TCK which stands for Third Cultured Kids. This term is one that me and most of my friends within the International Schools generally connected with. It is a term that categorizes children who are from a specific nation but have been influenced by several different cultures during thier development years that form part of who they see themselves as. I have always connected to this term as my exposure has truly done a number on how I see and interact with the world whilst also appreciating my roots.
| | Mugurel Patrichi | 1 | | 0 | 11/22/2022 10:24 AM | 11/22/2022 10:24 AM | |
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