An Adventure in American Culture & Values
Studying in the United States of America can be a wonderful learning experience. Both in and out of the classroom you will learn and practice the English language. You will also learn much about American life and its sometimes confusing culture.
As you prepare to come to the U.S., it may help to know something about the values that shape U.S. Americans' attitudes and behaviors. As you consider these values it is important to remember that:
U.S. society is made up of a diversity of ethnic groups and cultures that have helped shape American values;
Some individuals and groups have a set of respected values that are quite different from those of mainstream America;
People's attitudes and behavior are based on their values.