Blending In
Last Sunday, I went to my first bullfight or "corrida", and it was not an easy thing for me to watch. Although I would say the majority of spainards oppose bullfights now, they do have a historical cultural significance. I would have to say my over-arching goal for myself while in Sevilla, is to find the balance between being open minded enough to assume a new culture without forgetting my personal opinions. The bullfight although I will probably never go to one again, was an example of this. However, the best way, I think, to acheive this equilibrium between cultures is to find native friends in an attempt to blend in. I have already begun to do so, and I hope that this will not only prove to be rewarding personally (that is to be accepted by those of another culture), but academically will prove to be the best venue to practice or discuss what I have learned in my classes so far.