Globalization has affected my life in many ways. First, globalization is my heritage as an American citizen. I am here today because of my ancestors from the 17th century, who had the technology and the desire to be free, traveled across the Atlantic to settle the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Other ancestors followed. This desire has impacted me and my family directly because we are able to live in the United States and be successful here. Because Europeans were able to immigrate to what is now the United States, a nation of freedom and equality has been able to develop and flourish. It has given my family and me access to education and prosperity, as well as the freedom to worship as we please.
Recent technological advances permit accelerated exchange of products and ideas throughout the world. I am able to see what exactly is happening in other parts of the world and learn about severe situations facing so many people. Because of this, I am able to sympathize with what is going on in other nations, and rally behind people who are impoverished and suffering. For example, I was able to contribute to relief funds for those who are affected by natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Japan.
Globalization has also given me quick access to things that otherwise would not be so readily available, such as food and technology. Because I do not have to only live on the types of food that grow near me, I am able to have a varied diet and interesting diet. I am able to have apples and other fruits in the winter that otherwise I would not be able to gain access to. Thanks to globalization I am able to enjoy foods from other parts of the world that are not in season where I live.
Globalization has exposed me to culture that otherwise I would have never been able to appreciate. I was able to take an art history course in high school, and learning about the classic art and architecture from Europe and other parts of the world has changed the way I view the world. I have also seen the impact that ancient architecture has had on the United States, such as the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. using classic Greek architecture. I am also able to see the influence of European artists in my own dorm room, where I have paintings displayed that are from all around Europe. Music from other countries has also directly impacted my life. Mumford and Sons, my favorite band, is from England. If it were not for globalization, I would have never know they existed. With technology today, it is especially easy for me to access their music and enjoy their songs.
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