Back to Basics when Repatriating
Repatriation is tough. Every culture book talks about reverse culture shock and the challenges of returning to your ‘home’ culture. What was once familiar seems strange now. The advice is… Continue Reading »
What to Do When Your Plans Fail (On a Global Scale)
At some point in their career, every young ambitious person has laid out a plan for themselves of all that they would like to do, see, and learn while they… Continue Reading »
Want to Become a Diplomat? : My Experience with the State Department
This summer I took part in the US Department of State Student Internship Program as a Public Affairs Intern at the US Embassy in Port Moresby, serving Papua New… Continue Reading »
Should you become a Language Assistant Abroad?
As a fellow global citizen, I can attest that one of the BEST available opportunities to learn and appreciate the world around you is through becoming a language assistant abroad…. Continue Reading »
The S Word: Sustainable Community Development
I am a practical and typical modern man who has lost the ability to sleep. Despite the recently published IPCC Report, what does sustainability really mean? Is it a possible… Continue Reading »
The Value of Model United Nations
As the summer comes to an end, in the next couple of weeks students will return to the classroom. One activity returning High school, Middle school, or even college… Continue Reading »
The Importance of Intercultural Competence While Traveling
Travel is an enlightening and enjoyable pursuit. I have been privileged to travel for both business and pleasure. I lived in Newfoundland and Panama as a child. I lived in… Continue Reading »
The Benefits of My Carpe Global Internship
I began my journey with Carpe Global in January of 2021, when I connected with the founder and CEO of Carpe Global, Jay Harris, on LinkedIn. We scheduled a short… Continue Reading »
Gaining moMUNtum: Working Towards a More Equitable Model United Nations Circuit
For the hundreds of thousands of students who participate in Model United Nations every year, these international relations simulation conferences are an incredibly enriching, uplifting, and educationally impactful opportunity. Students… Continue Reading »
Simple Exchanges Can Break Down Walls Between Us
In 2009, Barack Obama spoke about strengthening efforts to build ties of peace and partnership among countries of the world. At a town hall-style meeting with college students in Istanbul… Continue Reading »
