Learning Journal #5 - SDLC 105

[Arnanto Januri]

I could relate to the Culture Shock video coming to the US. However, I did not experience any extreme cases, especially about stereotypes. My biggest culture shock is probably living independently, such as doing laundry and my bed alone. Because back home, I never did them. Fortunately, when I met people they actually thought I was American. Almost all of them did not realize that I am an international student. I believe that the distinction point is accent. Many people assume that I am American because I don’t really have an accent. And thus, having an accent could lead to a stereotype that people derive from others.