There was much for Valerija Serapin to learn about other cultures in her hockey journey. Ok course playing in the heart of French Canada means being a part of a culture that is very different from  anything around. She has learned enough French to hold her own in conversation and often addresses the home crowd in French. Then there is what she from the bonds that mean the most to her, her teammates. From her Japanese teammates, she  picked up their food, including sushi and onigiri and other snacks. From the many Swedish friends, she picked up their pop music  and can be herd listening to such songs during a workout. The American and Canadian teammates have guided her through much of these city popular media. They have been just as interesting in her culture as she was in their own. They have made a hard adjustment period much easier.