I have spoken with many people this past year who have not been able to afford to attend the national NAFSA conference in Vancouver, or the Forum on Education Abroad's gathering that recently took place in Boston.
Category: Intercultural Books
Demystifying the Other: Tools for International Educators
Our session was described as follows: “Muslim”, “Israeli”, “African”, and “American” – the labels that we use to describe others come with heavy baggage and a tremendous burden.
Ibrahim Abdul-Matin: “When You’re Asked About Terrorism, Talk About Water”
Some people are put on this planet to be heard. Ibrahim Abdul-Matin is one of those people. I am left wondering, "If we could only figure out a way to channel his generous and informed energy, I think we'd be able to solve some of the world's energy issues!"
Interview with Carrie Wagner, Author of Village Wisdom (Part 2)
Part 2 of my interview with Carrie Wagner, Author of the book “Village Wisdom: Immersed in Uganda, Inspired by Job, Changed for Life.”
Interview with Carrie Wagner, Author of Village Wisdom (Part 1)
I didn't realize, until I met Carrie Wagner to interview her about her book "Village Wisdom: Immersed in Uganda, Inspired by Job, Changed for Life," that I have been following Carrie's international career for nearly two decades. While Carrie was in Uganda, I was a graduate intern in Lugano, Switzerland along with Carrie's childhood friend, Bonnie. Bonnie would receive Carrie's letters and would share stories about her friend's time in Uganda with Habitat for Humanity International.
US Exceptionalism and Study Abroad
Does US exceptionalism prevent students from studying abroad?
SOLD: The Story of Lakshmi
The atrocity of sex trafficking is highlighting in this heartbreaking book simply titled "SOLD." I read it for a book club recently and was completely floored at the power of Patricia McCormick's writing. It is the story of Laskshmi, a 13 year Nepalese girl whose stepfather sells her to help with his family's financial troubles after a monsoon. She is taken to India and forced into prostitution to survive.
Read Your Way Abroad: 10 Top Books
Top 10 list of recommended intercultural books for when one cannot travel abroad. 10 top reads.
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