Intercultural Relationships

The dificulties that might appear when dating of marrying someone from a different culture are:

*   The things that they like will be different, that's why they could have discussions when deciding the places to have dates.

*  The most probable thing would be that they will have different opinions about certain topics, which can become a problem in the case that these aren't respected by the other.

*  Their religious beliefs will be different and this could represent a great difficulty.  That's why they should be willing to accept the other's beliefs.

*  Their families probably won't accpet this relationship because they could consider that the both are too different, so they might try to end it.

*  When the relationship has advanced, the both will want to stablish their homes iin their homeland, and during this situation the differences between the both could be reflected.

*  When raising a child, the way of rising him or her could be a serious problem due to disagreements in the religious beliefs and habits that will be taught to their son or daughter.

Palenque and Alvin Ailey Dance Company

Since this two groups have African roots they have a variety of things in common.  For example, the music of the both is performed essentially with an intensive use of drums, but the Alvin Ailey Dance Company also adds use of othe percussion instruments.  Alvin Ailey's music also is influenced by other kinds of music like big band jazz.  Their dances compliment the music.  The choreographies are very expressive, but Alvin's company makes it very artistic and has other influences, while in Palenque it remains very traditional becacuse they tend to keep their ancestral roots.

Task 4: Extracurricular activities at Uninorte

Holidays in Other Countries

I think that on these sites was used English, due to it's a language that is currently handled by many people because of it great access, either through a course in progress or just because it makes part of our daily lives. This can be checked to see it present on names of different products and stores. It would be difficult for these sites to share their information if they publish it in their native languages​​, which leads them to use the English language.
I have learned from these sites that traditions are very important for every kind of culture and they're are proud of them. Each one have a strongest belief for these ones, so they make them part of their lives and celebrate these with a lot of enthusiasm.

Personal Culture

I love listening to music. Music is a really good company during my free time.  Although, I don’t have a specific genre, I do have a specific style of music.
I prefer songs that talks about sad love histories because I like the lyrics and the melody produce by the instruments.  With this type of music I enjoy of a lot of calm and it makes me feel emotional.
In spite of that, I also like songs that make me feel excited because of its catchy rhythm.
My favorite songs and artists are:
* Fix you – Coldplay
* How to save a life – The Fray
* Livin’ on a prayer -Bon Jovi
* I won’t give up – Jason Mraz

Economic Empowerment for Women

I would lend money to Martha because I consider that she has stable incomes due to her solid customer base. So, it’s something sure that I will receive my money back.
Also, I think that is a good opportunity to contribute with her business project in order to expand it and respond to the demand.

Kenyan Matatu Drivers

Matatu drivers were treated in a bad way during his experience with BBC by both the police and their fellow country men. Police officers were rude  with them because they were just trying to get money out of them, that's why they stopped them so many times. And to make things worse, their own fellows were judging them because they were helping people from BBC with the shooting and this was really embarrasing for the Matatu drivers.

People has a negative opinion about mototaxistas because they think that they don't respect laws, specially traffic ones, and that they are all thieves. Maybe in relation with religion people doesn't have the same prejudgement that Kenyans have about Matatu drivers. However, they live the same situation with police officers, due to they also are stopped frequently accused for false infractions to take money from them.