Andrea Bazoin on Raising Globally-Minded Future Citizens
Andrea Bazoin on Raising Globally-Minded Future Citizens
258 million people living outside their birth country “There are now an estimated 258 million people living in a country other than their country of birth — an increase of 49% since 2000 — according to new figures released by […]
Leveraging Technology for Good – a cross-cultural perspective
Technology and Influence – a cross-cultural perspective In today’s digital age, technology is both an influencer of our lives and a tool for influence. It unites us in ways that would have been impossible just a few short decades ago. […]
STRADDLING – Cultures, Identities, Roles and more
by Columnist Michele Davenport Recently I had a conversation with an American client who recounted her experience of family travel to her ancestral homeland – West Africa. For this CULTURS magazine issue dedicated to families, the story seemed fitting. “ […]
TCK, Military B.R.A.T. explains her hidden diversity
Christine Manzanares is often mistaken for a woman of Latina descent. When people take the time to ask about her story, she’ll gladly tell it. She was born in Seoul, South Korea in a military hospital. Her father was an […]
An Interculturalist at the Crossroads of Culture and Career – Part I
Mishell Hernandez defines her role as an interculturalist Recently, I sat down to virtually-talk with Cross-Cultural Kid (CCK), Immigrant, Expatriate, Third Culture Adult (TCA) and Interculturalist — Mishell Hernandez. Mishell is described as a “Mexican, Mongolian, raised in the United States.” I […]
Cultural Gumbo – The Code Switch
I was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) by an immigrant, single mother. The storyline in “Fresh off the Boat” is very familiar to me. If the USA is a melting pot, New Orleans is the gumbo created in that […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Flamenco Passion
I imagine that if a flamenco dancer could transform into an animal, it would be something fierce and stunningly beautiful. From watching a flamenco cave show to the street dancers, flamenco is a powerful dance that demands the viewer’s attention. […]
Using Gratitude to Understand Culture: An Expat Guide to Global Citizenship
Deciding to make your mark on the world in a positive way is a noble cause. I get asked a lot in my work for the United Nations and the World Bank Group how gratitude can transform our planet and […]
