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The most popular way many educational institutions develop cultural intelligence (CQ) and global mindsets is through study abroad initiatives. These can be formative experiences, particularly
Guest post written by Emily Livermore, Content Developer, Cultural Intelligence Center I was 10 years old the first time I visited China. I had spent
Guest Post By Helga Evelyn Samuel So, you speak English and you think a trip to an English-speaking country cannot be that hard, right? Surely
Guest Post By Giuliana Petrocelli Last March, I left the country for the first time to travel to Cuba. Since I’m the kind of person
Working with people from highly diverse backgrounds is rewarding but tough. Even those of us who are energized by cross-cultural work have to work harder
It’s easy to travel far away from home and experience very little of the local culture. Study abroad students are encouraged to get off
[Guest Post by Emily Livermore] The feeling of a plane’s descent hits me one of four ways. One: I’ve just arrived at a new destination
Some have said, “International travelers are like dogs in an art museum. They see everything and appreciate nothing.” But it doesn’t have to be that
The other day I almost missed my flight. I threw my stuff in the overhead bin, took my place in my bulkhead seat, and sat
Augustine of Hippo said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Now, a new study led by
David Livermore, PhD (Michigan State University) is a social scientist devoted to the topics of cultural intelligence (CQ®) and global leadership and the author of several award-winning books.