USTA SPEAKS 9th Edition

Abstract

Societies can be studied from different approaches, there is an approach that has become more used in recent times, it is the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions. The cultural dimensions identified are power distance, individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long versus short term orientation. On the other hand, there are societies such as the Australian society, characterized by multiculturalism. It is defined as the tolerance that communities have in daily situations within different cultures and how through the Hofstede dimensions it is possible to establish statements and descriptions about cultures all over the world.

This paper aims to share the experience and point of view of living far away from home as a foreigner. Furthermore, it is intended to encourage young people to search for new opportunities that allow studying, learning and improving their life. A case of a Colombian girl who is living in Germany.

This paper is intended to reflect on the sense of migrating all through our life span; it draws attention to how some steps outward may imply moving backwards, and conversely, sometimes moving inward may bring about the greatest steps forward.