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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
