April 5, 2021
We’ve all done it: we see the sign saying “Speed Bump,” but we don’t slow down quickly enough or we just ignore it. The feeling that we hit something, and… Continue Reading »
March 29, 2021
Over 10 years ago, a group of West Virginia University Extension Agents dreamed of global education lessons that would allow youth to “see the world”. It was apparent to us… Continue Reading »
March 22, 2021
It all started with a FaceBook post. Maybe this automatically strikes you as suspicious. But allow me to explain. In my freshman year of college in 2017, my best friend… Continue Reading »
March 15, 2021
Studying abroad in Spain and Japan changed my life and put me on the trajectory that I am on today. It helped me start my journey in defining how I… Continue Reading »
March 1, 2021
It is no secret that travel is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The global tourism industry accounts for roughly 8% of all global emissions,… Continue Reading »
February 15, 2021
During the week of August 10th, Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World, held… Continue Reading »
January 22, 2021
For many globalists who wish for a career that crosses borders, working in international education can be a dream come true. From helping students navigate study abroad programs and adjust… Continue Reading »
September 12, 2020
I remember a book that we had on our coffee table when I was growing up, 100 Photographs That Changed the World. Compiled by Life Magazine’s editors, it contains far… Continue Reading »
August 16, 2020
I thank my parents for sparking my passion for world travel. At eight years old, I had the first opportunity to take a trip abroad. My mom and dad had… Continue Reading »
August 13, 2020
Originally published on the AFS USA Intercultural Programs’ blog. Shared here with permission. At first glance, global citizenship seems like an abstract concept. What does it mean to be a… Continue Reading »