Robert IC_CP #1

        Today I got the opportunity to take part of a very interesting research study with CIES students. During this time I was able to speak with multiple different students from all around the world. The activity we did with the students was to figure out what the most important holiday was in his/her country, as well as, different greeting they use. One gentlemen I had in my group was from Kuwait and told me the most important day for them is Independence Day which happened to be just two weeks ago. During this day they celebrate outside of their house and party in the streets with friends the entire day. Another student I had was from Colombia and said, their most famous day was Christmas but they celebrate on the 24^th instead of the 25. For Christmas they always and only celebrate with their families for the entire day of the 24^th. I felt like this opportunity was well worth it and gave all the students a better understanding of the different cultures they are surrounded by everyday with their friends. I enjoyed it a lot and can’t wait till next Thursday to talk more with the CIES students.