When Chris Bashinelli made his first visit to Africa, he expected to see people mired in poverty, war, and starvation. In short, to see what was represented on TV in the United States reflected in reality. What he found, however, was not what he expected.
Year: 2011
Innovative Study Abroad Fair Tips
You're diligently planning your study abroad fair. You're busy. You don't have time to be creative. Not to worry, I've done the creative thinking for you! Here are tips on developing an INNOVATIVE study abroad fair:
Reflections on Teaching Art Across Cultures
Todd Drake reflects on teaching Muslim women photography in a Saudi art workshop.
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) has announced that the application for the 2012-2013 academic year and 2013 summer scholarships is now open.
Back to School
August is alive with orientation. Students are slowly arriving to campus from all over the world.
Cultural Perspectives on Female Maids in India
"Sideways on a Scooter" by American journalist Miranda Kennedy is about the complex relationships between women in India. Shortly after completing this book, I watched "Lakshmi and Me," a PBS documentary about filmmaker Nishtha Jain and her relationship with her young maid, Lakshmi.
How Higher Education Is Negatively Impacting Study Abroad
One can argue that the United States’ approach to higher education is resulting in higher costs for study abroad.
Deconstructing Nicholas Kristof’s “A Rite of Torture for Girls”
My response to Nicholas Kristof’s article examines female genital mutilation (FGM) discourse in the Western’s paradigm of imperialistic assumption (IA).
Short Term Study Abroad: A New Perspective
I'm really proud of the work that has been put into this new teleworkshop: Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroads: Where Planning Missteps Meet Cultural Blunders.
For All Who Mourn
I learned of the unexpected passing of James Leck. There was not a more patient, kind or generous soul in our field.
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