Employed Communication Perspectives, Theories, and Concepts to Navigate Social Interactions.

This project allowed me to apply Social Judgment Theory (SJT) to real world, intercultural interactions. I used my own experience of living in South Korea to apply this theory to. The concept of latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and non-commitment helped me reflect on how I responded to unexpected experiences, such as being stared at by strangers or adjusting to a more reserved social environment. SJT gave me a framework to interpret these experiences. My study abroad experience is one that I will cherish forever, but especially being able to connect it to my academic work is something I value so highly.