Are you interested in traveling on a whole new level? Have you ever felt the desire to study, live, or work in another culture or country? Would you like to pursue the deeper examination of subjects you are passionate about? Are you academically gifted and...
Where’s the big payback from Democratic leaders? We all saw what happened in the Alabama senatorial election last Tuesday night. First Black people (specifically Black women) donned our invisible capes to literally save the day by showing up in record...
It’s a big beautiful world out there. There is so much to see and experience. The scenery, the cultures, the food… The shopping! But for a lot of curvy travelers out there, they may think their options are sadly, limited. That doesn’t have to be the case,...
When you find yourself traveling to tourist destinations such as France, Germany, Vietnam, Korea, or anywhere there has been conflict, take a moment to recognize that you are standing on hallowed ground; marked and unmarked memorials. Do your research in advance so...
So, what is “voluntourism” or volunteer tourism and how can you get involved? The internet defines voluntourism as “a form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for a charity” and goes on to say that “at the core of...
Cultural Affairs Officer | U.S. Embassy, Bolivia Education: BA in Social Work and African American Studies at Syracuse University | M.S.W (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University | MA in International Relations and Affairs and MPA in Public...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you...
Two innovative programs—the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel Program—have helped bring diversity to the Foreign Service, but challenges remain. The Foreign Service is the face of America around the world, both literally and metaphorically....
As a career diplomat and public diplomacy specialist with nearly a decade of experience overseas and in Washington, I have thought deeply about the most effective ways to practice public diplomacy, and how to ensure policy making and public diplomacy are joined at...