We Can All Benefit From Intercultural Competence
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 »
How To Start A Career In International Education
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 »
Photojournalism: When Pictures Speak Volumes
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 »
What Language Barrier?
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 »
What Makes a Global Citizen?
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 »
Sparks of Awareness, Windows of Opportunity
Long ago, I read an article on the topic of international and intercultural awareness. The title and author’s name escape me but, to paraphrase the most important point, “the important… Continue Reading »
