This was my application for the Global Engagement Minor from my sophomore year. While I no longer feel a strong desire to contribute to the world through the field of microbiology, my goal of contributing to solving a global problem, even at a small scale, still remains true. Moreover, I strongly believe that diverse teams …
Introductory Seminar (CGST 205)
Reflection on Assistant Director of Study Abroad (Hannah Parten’s Talk)
Reading my reflection on this talk two years later, it prompted me to think about the conversations I have with my international student peers. We often find ourselves talking about the ways in which the school supports us as international students, but also what the school gains by having these international students at their school. …
Globalization & Inequality — Reflection on Professor Dolan’s Talk
In Professor Dolan’s Talk, we talked about the relationship between globalization and inequality. We were introduced to the different types of globalization (economic, political, and cultural) and how these different actors have various relationships to each other. For example, international organizations often have political ties, both non-governmental and transnational. According to Sorrells, Globalization “refers to …
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Model — Case studies
In this CGST205 class, we started with a discussion on the nine cultural dimensions that were studied in the GLOBE, a project that examines the “interrelationships between societal culture, organizational culture, and organizational leadership” (4). We discussed our opinions on the purpose of the paper, the paper’s effectiveness, and also the paper’s inherent bias. This …
Multilingualism and Systematic Stereotypes: a Study into POC Portrayal in Western Media
In CGST205, Professor Hepford, a Professor of the Practice in Education Studies and English, came as a guest lecturer to share her expertise on how multilingualism is used as a marketing tool. We focused on the inherent significance of the language used in film and/or television entertainment and how this consequently shapes systematic stereotypes in …