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Tourist Talk: Common Misconceptions About Foreign Travel
Misconception #1: Foreign Travel Is Unsafe Did you know that many people abroad have the same concerns regarding travel to the United...

Bethany Fonseca
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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The Bilingual Books Project
Many children living within the United States are quietly growing up with a very special gift: they can speak and understand two languages!
Language Matters
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Layers Yet Unseen: Extras
Have you ever had so much to say and too little time to share it? Perhaps someone asked in passing about a passion you've discovered, and...
Eden Ryan
Mar 30, 20223 min read
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Bon Appetit: Food Customs
When my family gathers to have dinner, we call everyone from around the house into the kitchen, and one of my parents asks “Who would...
Eden Ryan
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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Class Is Not Dismissed: Studying Abroad
Ascending the Eiffel Tower, visiting the Colosseum, hiking Kilimanjaro or the Appalachian Trail, embarking on a safari, sighting exotic...
Eden Ryan
Mar 9, 20226 min read
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A Look Inside: Community
Lately, this section of our blog has been used to build our worldview on diversity and share our understanding of culture and language. I...
Eden Ryan
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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Self-Taught Success: Learning a Foreign Language
Does learning a second language happen solely in a classroom? Or maybe on a 2 week mission trip? Or during a family vacation to a country...

Madeline Miller
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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A New Culture
I am going to give you two words: third culture. I’m sure many of you have heard of it but do you actually know what it means? And for...
Laysa Nocelotl
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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Connecting With A New Culture
There’s no shortcut to navigating a culture effectively. Luckily though, this is NOT a privilege exclusive to those born in a d

Lucas Fonseca Arriagada
Jan 19, 20223 min read
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Benefits of Cross-Cultural Experiences: A Personal Reflection
Traveling is an attractive pastime for many people. Top bucket list items include visiting the Eiffel Tower, hiking Machu Picchu, or...

Katelyn Ware
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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Embracing Diversity: What It Means to Us
Ever heard someone say, “I don’t even see color”? How about a comment like, “I overheard you speaking in Spanish. . . where are you...

Bethany Fonseca
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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What is Culture?
Exactly what is culture? This is something that many often overlook because they don't have an exact definition for it. Many will say they e
Laysa Nocelotl
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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