Through the three weeks of actually communicating with Russia, it is fun to see the different expectations of cultures, as well as the same expectations with our culture. It is also interesting that they ask so many great questions about our powerpoints and we all keep the conversation going for an hour each Monday.
One thing that I think is great about them and different with us, is that they go to speak with us voluntarily. In my opinion, I think it would be much harder to get Americans to give up their time for no such college credit, nor any other reward other than to learn about American culture. I think it is great that it is a volunteer basis so than we get to continually meet new people every week. With meeting new people every week, there are new questions asked and also new perspectives.
On Monday, we spoke a lot about movies. I would have never guessed that two countries had such an interest in the same topic, or cared so much about something so little like a simple movie. It was cool to know that their movie prices were expensive as well and it was fun to see them ask which movie represented America the best. These video chats every Monday help me learn more about another culture when I do not own a passport to see it all myself! I really enjoy it.
For my media outlet: This is how I feel when we get asked a question. (jokingly)
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/america%20gif
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