Asian and American Cultures

1. I feel for the most part, Asian cultures work hard and are more dedicated to their studies/jobs than other cultures. From my experiences, especially here at Purdue, the majority of Asian people that I have seen are immersed in American culture, from clothing and shoes to the music they listen to.
2. I feel that almost all Asian people think that Americans are ignorant and selfish because we only speak English and are obsessed with social status. I think that Asian cultures get their stereotypes of Americans from the pop culture that comes from America, such as movies, music, sports, and celebrities that are unique to the U.S.
3. The pros of Asian engineering are the relatively low price and mass amounts at which things are made while the cons could be that the products are pretty basic and do just enough to get the job done. The pros of American engineering are the time it takes to produce something and the quality of the product is above average, while the cons could be the life of the product and the maintenance that can come with it down the road.
4. If I was to study in Asia I would try to learn about the country’s culture and their social mannerisms. The one thing that I would most be afraid of is the language barrier that I would have to overcome.