My topic for my cultural presentation is the Misconceptions of Afghanistan: In the
Eyes of a Young Adult. I was inspired to pursue this topic in talking with Susan about visiting
the country and safety concerns. It is deeply ingrained in the minds of most Americans that
Afghanistan is a dangerous place to be and your safety is always a major concern. The
media always shows bombings and never the reality of life in Afghanistan to natives. I want
to focus on finding the truth on daily life aside from preconceived notions. I will make this
topic relatable by limiting it to young adults and a daily routine for a young adult in
Afghanistan. I will talk to Susan and maybe find another native to connect with to get a
varying viewpoint. I want to compare and contrast young adults’ lives in the U.S. and
Afghanistan. Are there malls? Do people go to concerts and movie theatres? Is college an
important factor? What colleges are the best and are they in safe areas? What are the
common aspirations for young adults in Afghanistan since Americans have the “American
Dream?” What are common jobs in Afghanistan? People in America look down on people
working in fast food, since Afghanistan has a KFC, does it have the same social stigma?
My learning goals are highly cultural when it comes to this topic. I hope to answer all of
these questions and more. Also, I would like to incorporate Farsi into my presentation, so I
will learn some important phrases regarding this topic.
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