Globsmart

My globesmart scores were pretty valid and while taking the survey I predicted they would be. For the independent vs interdependent dimension I was placed in the dead middle of the spectrum which is quite precise because I am very independent when it comes to handling my school, work, and social life and I can also work in teams and help others, as well as receive help, to reach a common goal. For the second dimension of egalitarianism vs. status I was completelty egalitarian. This is definitely me due to the fact that I am focused on accomplishing my own goals no matter what obstacles  I encounter and I believe everyone who has a good work ethic has the ability to do the same. I am closer to the risk side of the third dimension which does not surprise me at all. Since I was a kid I have been taking chances whether in school, relationships, work, and everyday life and it has helped me to develop a mindset of "always try your hardest and don't be afraid to fail." I am most certainly an indirect person when it comes to certain situations where I do not want to insult anyone or hurt their feelings. But I am also direct when it comes to voicing my opinion in a non argumentative manner. When it comes to task vs. relationship I am 100% task oriented. When I have my mind set on achieving something, I focus all my attention to that and don't let emotions or personal conflicts distract me. When it comes to the long-term vs. short-term dimension the score placed me at having a high long-term focus. I agree with this because I am the type of person who likes to think about the big picture and what outcomes, either positive or negative, my actions will cause.
My grandparents most certainly don't have the same profile as me. It is mostly due to the fact that they were born and raised in a small town in Mexico in the early 1900's. Their values and ways of living are very different because of their environemnt as well as the aspects of life that were deemed important such as hard work, saving money, and respect. To them, having strong leadership ability meant being able to support yourself and your family. They were not concerned with global skills development simply for the fact that their world was very small.
When it comes to egalitarianism, risk, and task I am considered a typical member of my U.S.A. culture. This is probably due to the fact that I have been born and raised in the U.S.A. and have developed tendencies towrads these dimensions. On the other hand my dependence, indirectness, and long-term orienation is quite different from my U.S.A. culture. I believe this is due to my ethnicity being Mexican. Experiencing the cultural events and interacting with people of the same background has allowed me be my own person and choose the direction I want to go with my life.