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ChampandGirlie
6 years agoSeasoned Ace
This thread is reminding me that university should include new types of arguments about living conditions at all hours of the day and night. If roommates (or flatmates) come in then they need to include a lot of social options for arguing.
"Why did you use my stuff without asking?" One sim going to bed at 9 pm and another playing loud music at 3 am. Questionable decision-making. Lots of snacks. Sending laundry home to a parent (with the Laundry Day pack). Stealing someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend. Rumors. Phoning home for money.
I have experience in several countries. Dramatic arguments probably due to immaturity are universal. Lol. Some items from other packs will be able to be applied (bubble blower anyone?)
I think they've been trying to appeal to both Americans and non-Americans in TS4 so they probably will again.
Probably the biggest difference is the ways sports are typically done. Outside of the US, if you are in uni then you are probably an amateur at any sports, in the US, it's the opposite. One team against another is pretty universal though. Bad decisions by youth and excessive drinking ... definitely universal.
America has spring break. Other places have "study breaks" or "reading weeks" that can be a bit similar. I actually think that other than sororities/fraternities, the experiences are getting more and more similar in a lot of countries. "Studying abroad" and internships are found in many countries.
US college sports are very different though. The ability to change your major repeatedly is also very American.
Rugby? "Soccer"? Swimming? Rowing? Tennis? Etc ... both American and not American. Activity clubs? American and not American.
Debate clubs? Political clubs? Definitely both American and not. Research? Labs? Mentors or tutors? Both American and not American. Actual academic differences are probably too technical for the game.
"Why did you use my stuff without asking?" One sim going to bed at 9 pm and another playing loud music at 3 am. Questionable decision-making. Lots of snacks. Sending laundry home to a parent (with the Laundry Day pack). Stealing someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend. Rumors. Phoning home for money.
I have experience in several countries. Dramatic arguments probably due to immaturity are universal. Lol. Some items from other packs will be able to be applied (bubble blower anyone?)
I think they've been trying to appeal to both Americans and non-Americans in TS4 so they probably will again.
Probably the biggest difference is the ways sports are typically done. Outside of the US, if you are in uni then you are probably an amateur at any sports, in the US, it's the opposite. One team against another is pretty universal though. Bad decisions by youth and excessive drinking ... definitely universal.
America has spring break. Other places have "study breaks" or "reading weeks" that can be a bit similar. I actually think that other than sororities/fraternities, the experiences are getting more and more similar in a lot of countries. "Studying abroad" and internships are found in many countries.
US college sports are very different though. The ability to change your major repeatedly is also very American.
Rugby? "Soccer"? Swimming? Rowing? Tennis? Etc ... both American and not American. Activity clubs? American and not American.
Debate clubs? Political clubs? Definitely both American and not. Research? Labs? Mentors or tutors? Both American and not American. Actual academic differences are probably too technical for the game.