AIM: it's about us!:)
This post has been created by Global Learning students from Khabarovsk, Russia, for the Stanford-Orebro-Khabarovsk exchange. The exchange is aimed at raising intercultural competence and global awareness of students and faculty
Hi, everyone! Abbreviation AIM stands for Always In Motion, the phrase that reflects the lifestyle of everyone in our group!
We all studied abroad and found out lots of interesting things! Currently we are doing reserach about Gender Relationships before marriage in different countries!
Although we are studying international business and economics, we are very interested in how people show their feelings towards each other, a topic that refers to every single person!
- When do people start dating?
- Opinion of parents about your partner: is it taken into account?
- Relationships with representatives of other cultures: is it typical for some cultures or a very rare thing?
A blog on this topic is COMING SOON!
For now we are inviting everybody to participate in couple surveys!
Part One: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nChcRTkJ3GRV_2b3uNH0OcIQ_3d_3d
Part Two: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=seEOLgmpNLWEzm7lnN3xuw_3d_3d
Thanks in advance for cooperation!
And now let's get to know each other!
My name is Dasha Fedorova. I am 22. I am from Sakhalin Island, but I have been studying in Khabarovsk, in the Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law for 4 years. I live in the dormitory, that is why I get used to adapt to different people. I major in world economy. I have chosen this major because I am broadminded, love math and economy and I am fond of studying foreign languages. Foreign language gives us an opportunity to look into the other country and its’ culture. I have been studying English for more than 10 years and Chinese for 2 years. I also have been living and studying in China for one year. It was my attempt to understand the Eastern cultures. When I have free time I like to read modern literature, watch movies and be with my friends. I like to communicate with different people, especially with people from other cultures, and I have experience of communicating with Chinese and Americans. Hope to have an opportunity to widen my knowledge about other cultures :)
Hi, everyone! My name is Elvira Gayfullina. I was born in Germany but live most of my life in Russia. I’m tartar, my parents are from Tatarstan (don’t mess with –stans in Commonwealth of Independent States. Tatarstan is in Russia :)) so my native language is Tatar. My religion is Islam, by blood, by I don’t call myself Muslim, because I don’t follow Islam traditions, since I lived most of my life among Orthodox, but I do respect Islam and all its traditions! I love learning foreign languages, that’s one of the reasons why I picked World Economy as major in University. I learned Japanese for couple years and was in Japan for couple weeks! Awesome country! I was in United States for one year as an exchange student, and that experience was really cool! My plan for next five years to learn German, French and Spanish, and somehow recover my Japanese! My dream is to work in diplomacy and promote tolerance and peace in the world!I like playing volleyball and dancing! I love travelling where I participate in every aspect of country I visit (not just sightseeing). I love people and I love enthusiastic, initiative people even more! I don’t believe those people who say that other countries are not interesting for them. Those people might just know too little about other countries.
Looking forward to communicating and working together!
Hello everyone, my name is Evgeniya Chingaeva. I’m from Russia (Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Aldan). Now I’m studying in Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law (KSAEL), Khabarovsk. My Major is World Economy. Learning languages and cultures is my favorite hobby (English, German, Korean).That’s why I want to know about different cultures as much as possible. Also I like taking pictures, playing volleyball, reading philosophical books, playing the piano and communicating with interesting people on my spare time.
Comments
I'm from Russia too :-)
Posted by: Fast Marketing | April 12, 2009 06:59 AM
Hi! We are Clare, Sarrah, and Chun and we will be responding to your blog post later. We look forward to discussing this topic with you!
Posted by: Clare, Sarrah, Chun | April 13, 2009 10:30 AM
Hey! This is Marie, Raylene, and Kerry. We are very interested in your blog and will be commenting soon!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 13, 2009 12:36 PM
Dasha, Elvira, and Evgeniya:
It's fascinating how many languages you guys speak/know! I'm so impressed. I myself only speak 2 languages fluently: English and Chinese.
When it comes to dating: for Americans, most people start dating in high school (around 16 I believe) and I feel like parents' opinion is not a big factor because teens tend to be very independent-minded. I would say that interracial dating is fairly common here, and is definitely accepted by most people in the US.
I'm very curious as to what the differences in dating are between Russians and Americans. I'm looking forward to your blog posts!
Posted by: Chun Pan | April 14, 2009 07:59 PM
Dear Dasha, Elvira, and Evgeniya,
как дела? I hope to improve my Russian soon, because I love the language and I hope to travel across Russia while I am still young. Sadly, I am better at listening than speaking, at this point.
I like how you identified the topic of dating as applicable to every person - I think this is true. Dating is one way that we take our personal relationships to a more serious level, and they really test how we relate to other people and position ourselves in society. In my experience, interracial dating is common, (I haven't dated someone of my own ethnicity, for example) but that also depends on how you define ethnicity. There are many issues surrounding how you define race to begin with, and then there are problems of people identifying with multiple races and/or cultures. I, like many relatively liberal Americans, think of dating as a relationship between two very individual people and not as a relationship between representatives of two different groups. This is likely because of the incredibly high value that being individual in attributed in American culture.
I look forward to hearing what you have to say about dating in your cultures and country!
Искренне Ваш,
Clare
Posted by: Clare | April 19, 2009 09:53 PM
Hi Guys, an interesting area that you should examine is online dating. More and more people are using it as a route to find love. You meet people from all over the world that in your normal life you would not see.
p.s. I think you should all come to london, you would love it here.
Posted by: asian dating | May 24, 2009 05:48 AM
Dating is a very interesting topic to research. I am sure many students will agree. Anyway, you look beautiful in your pictures. Please please give updates on this research. Thanks!
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I think that overall Russians take their relationships more seriously and marry at an earlier age while Americans take more time, date more partners and than marry later on.
Posted by: how to tell if a guy likes you | June 30, 2009 04:52 PM
I would agree with that. Family structure seems to be very important for eastern european women..not so much for the men though :)
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Posted by: Magic | July 15, 2009 08:16 AM
Another interesting topic would be the life of an RVer? Someone who travels in an RV across the country. They have got to have some interesting habits and dating techniques (the way they meet people and communicate).
Have Fun!
Posted by: rvpark-guy | July 24, 2009 02:11 PM
Looking forward to some blog updates. Dating is the worlds most interesting topic :)
Posted by: mature dating | July 26, 2009 09:10 AM
Another top post ;-) ... I'm all for cultural awareness.
Posted by: Pick Up Artist | August 23, 2009 10:55 AM
Hello ladies....how is the study of relationships before marriage in different countries going?
I was wondering also if different cultures handle breakups differently and how to get an ex back?
Please update us on how the research is coming along...thanks!
Posted by: Get Ex Back Product Reports | August 31, 2009 08:31 PM
good day Elvira
I always thought tartarstan was in the ukraine ! sorry.I noticed the open-mindedness with regards to your Islamic faith.I am from Birmingham,Uk and i dont see much of the same attitude.I commend you.
Posted by: kam | September 10, 2009 05:52 AM
How culture affects relationships... This is indeed interesting. I have a how to get ex back tip here but nowhere as profound as what you're researching on.
Posted by: Ryan | September 24, 2009 04:00 PM
I went to Italy for a period of time during school and watching and participating in social dynamics was very interesting, the gender roles and behaviors were different vs. where I originate. Most particular was the treatment when relationships begin / end. I write a blog about relationships and the ex2 system if you want to check it out. Thanks :)
Posted by: Jonah | October 15, 2009 04:48 PM