Global Citizenship 2

As globalization becomes more of a norm around the world, it is important to know about global interconnections to fully utilize the advantages it brings in to countries from poor to rich. This also brings up the topic of personal responsibilities of global citizen that partakes in globalization. Global interconnectedness refers to the ability to understand and function in the increasing multicultural world. As a citizen who understands this, you must be able to comply to the rules of globalization. This involves having a sense of responsibility to not only your own country, but others. This includes caring for their business ethics and having ethical morals on to keep the environment stable. I believe understanding the culture of the people you do business with creates a more stable connection and better communication between internal and external factors.

Global Citizenship 1

As a first time traveler to a place very known but unknown to myself, I think of the ways to act and proceed in a country that I know very little about. I believe that where social responsibilities come in. As I headed back to America from Ireland, I felt this more then ever. Although I've only spent 2 weeks in Ireland as a tourist and curious culture learner, I wonder what it means to move to Ireland and live as the Irish people do. First I would have to learn of the social responsibilities and ethical reasoning in Ireland if I wanted to live there and create an impact on their environment. I would have to be within regulations of contracts and have a sense of business ethics related to that of current Irish's business. It is not easy to start up a business or change culture in a place that you know little about but it is the way of a  global citizen to start it on the right track within the host country.

Field Trip 4

During our trip to Belfast, I had the privilege of visiting city hall. While at the city hall of Belfast, we were guided through the building to learn of the history and architecture of the building. It seemed to have burned that before but was restored years later. Here we learned of many past lord mayors and leaders of Belfast. I even got to dress up as one myself! The man who gave us the tour was very well manners and comedic which gave the tour itself more excitement!

Field Trip 3

A place we visited that really stood out to me was the Cliff of Moher. It was the highest cliff I have ever been on. Belonging to a part of the tourism industry, it was one of my favorite places just from its vast majestic appearance. Standing at over 300 feet tall, I posed to take pictures up that high! The structures made to support tourism there were simply amazing also, the way it was built, you wouldn't think twice to call it a bunker. I wonder if anyone ever lived out there before.

Field Trip 2

Our trip in Dublin to the Guinness Store House blew my mind. Not only did we learn how to pour our very own pint of Guinness, we also got to learn the ingredients put in the drink! Interacting with the many guides who helped us have a great experience there were all nothing short of amazing. Although a "self tour" was in action, they were able to help us through the entire process.They gave us a taste of the world of Guinness in which is there #1 selling beer in Ireland.

Field trip 1

We visited Aran Island on a ferry that took us about 45 minutes to get to. This place was home to many ancient sites and beautiful views that took my breath away. We interacted with the tour guide who took us around the island on a bus and let us take in all of its beauty. One place that really stood out to me was a place called Inishmore, a place that is home to the ancient fort, Dun Aonghasa. After hiking about 25 minutes uphill we had finally made it to the fort and boy did it not disappoint. I wonder who and how they were able to build such a sight back in the days.

Expanding Worldview #2

During my visit around Ireland, there were many things I learned while being toured. One place I went to was EPIC, an emigration museum. This place really stood out to me as it spoke about the history of many Irish decent who left the country who made an impact in the world. Thinking back on it, the many immigrant who left Ireland had to go through many struggles to make a living in the outside world of Ireland. There were many global injustices dealing with how people from Irish decent would be treated badly in other places looking for work. They were underpaid and in unknown lands with little law to help them. Even so, many of the emigrants made a name for themselves. This just shows that global injustices are everywhere you go but even through the hardships, you can make a name for yourself.

Expanding Worldview #1

While traveling in Ireland, there were many differences in the way I believe we live in America then when the people who live in Ireland. Starting in Dublin when I first arrived, the stores closed way earlier then they would've in America which I was confused about at first but it is now understandable. Americans were said to work for long hours and this made it true compared to the closing hours of most of Ireland's stores. Another thing I noticed was the fact that most of Ireland didn't have a need for ACs and didn't bother to install them either. They remained in a cool temperature year round which saves them money rather then install them. Everyone in Ireland knows the weather condition so most walk around expecting the rain. The consumption differences is something that I believe there isn't much of a difference on. Portions were the same if not bigger then the US in my opinion.

Global Issues 2

When looking at globalization, it is said that the objective is to make the world's global communities as one big combined market. Products and goods that could only be found in the western countries are now found all over the world and vice versa to the countries in the east. What do people think of this though? 

On one side and the other side, we have the positive views and the negative views of globalization. These views come from the pros and cons in which globalization bring. Globalization is said to bring in more jobs and development to underdeveloped countries while the counter argument is that this forces the less developed countries to obey whatever the already developed countries wants. Some negative viewpoints on globalization also includes human rights of immigrants who migrates over to another country looking for work and are poorly treated. Many also fear that globalization may lead to a loss in control of over the home country's economy along with the lost of their culture and traditions. Some positive viewpoints include the gain of intelligence and rise of more modernity. Countries that are less developed and unable to gain comparative advantage may be given a chance to rise in the global community if given the right trades. Globalization allows us to progress in many ways as it did with Ireland. Ireland became a richer country due to its location and membership in the EU. This was at the cost of losing some of its culture and getting used to another country's culture. Globalization has many positive and negative viewpoints but one cannot deny the economic progression it brings. As we make our way into Ireland, it will be a great learning experience to see how globalization had changed Ireland to what it is today.

Global Issues 1

Prior to our departure to Ireland, my study abroad class wants us to look into the impact foreign countries(globalization) have on Ireland with of course the United States as our center focus. My first post will be the stereotypes on the American people.

Many Americans, when seen by foreign countries, are judged by the many positive and negative stereotypes that they seem to perceive from some sort of knowledge. It is said in a positive position that we are seen as optimistic and that this is the motivation for the American Dream. We are also said to be very hard working and very generous. The generous part derives from the fact that we Americans, sends out aid and supply to many country that are in need of it. Some negative sterotypes include our obesity, obsession with guns, and our endless hunger for nothing but money. We are also said to be lacking in intelligence and are unaware of culture. Adding on to this negativity train, we are racist and lack care for the environment and think we are the best country in the world. Arriving to Ireland, it would be best to prove what we can, wrong. This will help shed some light in the many darkness of American's stereotype.