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 »
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 »
Culture Shock If you have ever thought about living, working, studying, or even travelling extensively abroad, you may have come across the phrase culture shock. Typically associated with confusion, stress,… Continue Reading »
Press freedom is one of the most important rights in a free society. In the United States, this right is enshrined in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution, which forbids… Continue Reading »
The world of international relations speaks to people of every background. However, for some people, it can be an intimidating or dangerous field of work. According to Human Rights Campaign, only… Continue Reading »
From January through April 2021, I participated in an internship with the American nonprofit called the Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an advocacy organization that works to bring… Continue Reading »
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost; The Road Not Taken When… Continue Reading »
Global citizens take action to make the world a more peaceful and equitable place. One of the ways to do that is by volunteering to teach or tutor languages to… Continue Reading »
“Humans are creatures of habit” is an oft repeated cliché’. It is probably due to this inherent trait that we continue to pollute, to waste, to consume rapaciously without a… Continue Reading »
Hello! Your Friendly Neighborhood Operations Manager here. My name is Kira Lemons and I keep the gears turning at Carpe Global, but I haven’t always been here. In 2015 I… Continue Reading »
