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Happily Ever Aftershock? A Journey from Reverse Culture Shock to New Identity

Creator:

Capella, Elaine Carol

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Today, with countless study abroad programs available, students have the opportunity to travel and study all over the world. Those who are lucky enough to study abroad are able to embark on an international journey that will change their life forever. This thesis expands on what happens after returning home...

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Undergraduate Thesis

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honest and valuable critiques. To Theresa Cuenca and Tavia Mendez who advised me while I was abroad and
Internal Migration : The Role of Discrimination and Regionalism in Southern Italians' Self Construction of Identity

Creator:

Spiese, Caroline E.

Abstract:

Italian nationalism and an ‘Italian’ identity were constructed during Italy’s unification movement in the mid 1800’s. However, consensus on a national identity is still weak across Italy today. Instead, a polarization of Northern and Southern regions have contributed to discrimination, institutional racism and exclusion. This thesis demonstrates the multifaceted aspects...

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Masters Thesis

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for my Italian family, Pietro, Maria, and Ludovica, who welcomed me into their family as an