cross cultural
One Layer Deeper: ‘Polite Society,’ A Fun Romp Infused With Pakistani Culture Plus Adorable Film Shorts
In this edition of One Layer Deeper, we review a movie about a Pakistani martial artist, along with a series of short films. Let’s get right into it! ‘POLITE SOCIETY’ “Polite Society” is a playful romp from writer/director Nida Manzoor, […]
A ‘Classic TCK’ Living With Unresolved Grief Learns How to Heal Through A Messy First Draft That Blossoms Into A Memoir
For a long time, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. As the daughter of a Korean diplomat, I had a privileged global upbringing. I studied at Oxford University, then started a promising career working at a Big Four […]
North American Basketball and Its Influence Around the World
The Denver Nuggets this week won their first-ever NBA Championship in a basketball league that in recent decades has gone global. Teams of the National Basketball Association have regularly done exhibition game overseas, where they can measure their strengths by […]
Learning About Unique Nursing Practices In Another Country
The practice of nursing can vary from country to country, and different cultures have unique ways of looking at that profession. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING To that end, Yale University’s School of Nursing in the U.S.A. recently signed a memorandum of […]
What Lessons Can Be Learned From Applied Cross-Cultural Research?
Fred Bemak, a professor emeritus at George Mason University, recently talked about the lessons he learned during a career of applied cross-cultural research. According to his bio, Bemak is the Executive Director and founder of Counselors Without Borders and has […]
Working Abroad Can Be Both Easy and Difficult
Good and bad about having a job in a different country.
Afro-Caribbean Artist Awilda Sterling and Her Captivating Exhibition Gets An Extension
The GAVLAK Palm Beach gallery in Florida, U.S.A., which has been exhibiting Puerto Rican artist Awilda Sterling and her “Unbound Rhythms” artwork since April, has announced it will extend the exhibition for an additional week due to its positive response. […]
Shakira: The Worldwide Pop Star
Shakira is a popular musician worldwide. Her diverse music has captivated the hearts of many fans around the world, making her one of the most beloved musicians. Shakira’s background allows her to reach a large audience around the world. As […]