Originally from Istanbul, Routsong's mother has introduced her to the cultures and customs that constitute an important part of her life. Although an American, Turkey is a place she calls home. Altough Routsong likes the American way of life, she feels that she can identify more with the Turkish culture. She cited the club scene in Turkey as being especially fashionable. Compared to Americans, Turkish people seem to have a larger disposition towards enjoying life - they do not have many worries.
People are warm, relaxed, laid-back and willing to have fun.
In Turkey, you don't have so much stress to be perfect. Students even have more pressures than we do, but they just deal better with stress. Besides the difference in stress, the values of Turkish people differ from Americans. The mosque is the only one in the world with six minarets. Minarets, which are tall towers, are used for prayer.