By: Joe Castillo on September 11, 2019
I thought it would be a great idea to take my son to Oxford and visit the house of Harry Potter. He is a fan of Harry, and it would have been an excellent experience for hin but unfortunately the trip conflict with his school. All probably know that many tourists go to visit Oxford because…
By: Steve Wingate on September 10, 2019
Henri Nouwen, a Roman Catholic priest, professor, author, and compassionate teacher teaches us to do the hard work of being transformed by God as we listen and engage by reading, prayer, and cooperating with others in their journey. Reading this text reminded me about the story an employee told me when he was in the…
By: Joe Castillo on September 10, 2019
Nouwen, Discernment (Introduction, Ch. 1-3, 5-7, 9) Discernment is a book that I would be reading entirely because of the book sensitive topics that are very close to my heart. There is no doubt that Nouwen took his time to integrate precious aspects in his approach to the issue of Discernment. In my opinion, the author takes…
By: Shawn Cramer on September 9, 2019
Henri Nouwen’s Discernment stands as a collection of his teaching of spiritual discernment, relying heavily on his influence of Thomas Merton, as collected by his followers posthumously. This book helps me in three ways as I approach our Advance. First, by helping me personally discern further direction and nuances of my intended studies in innovation…
By: Dylan Branson on September 9, 2019
Let me begin by saying that I had the privilege of visiting Oxford in February 2019 with my housemates. We all readily agreed that Oxford was one of our favorite places we visited on our European excursion. A friend of ours was attending one of the colleges, so she and her fiancé knew all of…
By: Simon Bulimo on September 6, 2019
ADVENTURES TRIP TO LONDON: CULTURE SHOCK Culture Shock! London by Hargraves Experiencing other people’s culture is quite interesting and challenging. This is my expectation in the soon coming trip to London. Hargraves says, ‘knowing the culture of other people is important and challenging’. Culture shock affects all aspects of life for example it affects: religion,…
By: Greg Reich on September 5, 2019
I am certainly no expert when it comes to culture. Though I find some cultures fascinating some are harder for me to understand and get my mind around. Once I do, I always tend to focus on the similarities lying amidst the many differences. One of the fascinating aspects of any place whether abroad or…
By: Chris Pollock on September 5, 2019
No culture is backwards. I have overheard people and been near to friends and family members as various cultures, people groups and nations have been referred to in such a way, most affectionately of course. Backwards? My dad, a retired middle school English Teacher in Victoria, BC would often mention to his classes when the…
By: Jer Swigart on September 5, 2019
I do my best to approach travel within our global village as a learner. Utilizing books, documentaries, and curious conversation, my education frequently begins by learning “about” the place (and its people) that I’m set to immerse within. My intention is to crawl inside the history, politics, culture, customs, and current events of my host…
By: Darcy Hansen on September 5, 2019
I’m a “soccer mom” through and through. Personally, I only played the game once when I was in second grade. Mostly I kicked dirt and turned cartwheels on the field, because I learned quickly that getting to where the ball was located at a particular second, only to then to see it kicked away or…
By: Steve Wingate on September 4, 2019
Generally, in the Pacific Northwest where I lived, people walk downtown or in a neighborhood greeting each other, at least with a glance. Usually, that is an entirely different type of experience than living in an urban Midwest or on the east coast populated environment. These different parts of the United States of America (USA)…
By: Nancy Blackman on September 4, 2019
Three takeaways from two travel guidebooks: Culture Shock! London by Orin Hargraves and Culture Shock! Great Britain by Terry Tan The subtle and not-so-subtle differences between English and “the other English” language Being polite goes a long way Watch the cues and stay in the queue! Language: Travel guides are always a great way to…
By: Joe Castillo on September 4, 2019
Sept. 3-5: Reading – Hargraves, CultureShock! London and Tan, CultureShock! Great Britain We visited London for the first time in 1997 when my wife and I were on our way to Equatorial Guinea Africa as missionaries. We only really stay in London for a few hours and din got a good sense of the British…
By: Shawn Cramer on September 4, 2019
With our advance nearing, I acknowledge the different identities I embody along with their accompanying attitudes and postures I’ll bring with me. As an ethnographer, I look forward to finding the opportunity to connect deeply with the true Londoner and the true Brit. Hargraves provides some perspective as he outlines the three different “Londons”.…
By: Dylan Branson on September 2, 2019
In 1979, Joe Walsh, former leader of the James Gang and current lead guitarist for the Eagles, released a song entitled “In the City”. The song serves as a yearning to leave the fast-paced, hard knock life of living in the big city. The first verse of the song goes, “Somewhere out on that horizon…
