Deference to one’s elders.
Episode #112: 'Room for One More?' w/ Thorunn Bjarnadottir
I was pleased to sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Thorunn Bjarnadottir, to discuss her upbringing in Iceland and her insights on some of the cultural differences she has experienced during her many years living and working in the U.S. Formerly the Director of Intercultural Education in the International Student and Scholar Services office at the University of Minnesota, Thorunn is now the founder and CEO of Dancing With Differences.
Episode #93: 'Be Who You Are' w/ Haerin Park
I was thrilled to sit down with Dr. Haerin Park for a conversation about her experiences growing up in South Korea and adjusting to a very different cultural context in the U.S. Haerin is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, and in this episode she shares some hard-won insights about finding a greater sense of 'authenticity' in her cross-cultural interactions.
Episode #77: Do As You're Told!?
Maintaining the status quo.
Episode #74: Not So Fast
Mistaking one cultural value for another.
Episode #56: Mrs. Carter
Remembering what it was like to be the new kid in school.
Episode #38: Hierarchy
Divergent expectations of ‘respect’ between colleagues.
Episode #31: Defying Expectations
Some thoughts on how to process a cross-cultural interaction that challenges your expectations.