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Cadets Prepare for International Immersion

Summer break is usually a time for rest, relaxation and possibly a little traveling for many college students. For Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Twi Light Moody, rest and relaxation aren’t…

Understanding the Social Etiquette of Persian Ta'arof

Check out the below article and video to learn more about Persian Ta'arof, a style (or art) of social etiquette, that requires people to sometimes engage in absurd behavior or practices.
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Monterey Celebrates Languages and Cultures

The city of Monterey, California, home of the Defense Language Institute and the Naval Postgraduate School, is hosting a two day Language and Culture Festival.

Understanding Ukranian Culture Better Informs Why The Current Civil War is Taking Place

How do we make sense of the Ukrainian conflict in the larger context? Check out the below Vox Media videos on different reasons why the Ukranian conflict is taking place.

"You Will Now Be Connected to Sweden"

Ever wondered about Norse culture? How do the Swede's deal with 18 hour nights, what the northern lights look like, and why they like to forrage for berries? Well... call them up and ask!
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ROTC Students Study Abroad

Project Global Officer (Project GO) is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for Reserve Officer Training Corps…
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Grants Help Spread Language and Culture in Alabama

A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, National Security Agency will help Troy University teach two summer workshops in Mandarin Chinese.

Tea Culture Around the World - Legend & Tradition

In many cultures tea is much more than a drink.  It is a ritual with both personal and social significance.  So how did that happen?

What is Culture Shock?

The first time I lived abroad, in Argentina, I wrote an excited letter to an old friend. “I am living in a place that is very similar to the States in most ways,” I told him, “and yet everything in…

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