Browsing: Society

Social media has also turned something natural, like wanting to feel accepted or a member of a community, into something quantitative. Followers, likes, comments and views can make belonging feel like a numbers game. Instead of just thinking about if we fit in with the people around us, we can compare how many people appear to care about us online.

It’s hard to deny the power of television, and reality TV is today’s cultural epidemic. And if you’re among the rare few who don’t watch, I envy your freedom. Reality TV is an entirely different ballgame.

All in all, exploring new places such as the United Kingdom has opened my eyes to the beauty of cultural norms and lifestyle choices other than our own and has left me with a newfound appreciation for them. There is truly something so special about watching firsthand the ins and outs of a different culture. I wish that everyone could have this same opportunity, so that they too might learn to find beauty in a culture and lifestyle other than their own.