A Stranger at Home: Reverse Culture Shock in the Middle East
My wife explains reverse culture shock as feeling like a stranger when sitting with friends and family. I’ve heard so many others describe it the same.
Cultural Time Views: And how they can make or break your relationships
You just got a Whatsapp message from your buddy who says he’ll pick you up in 5 minutes to get dinner. Five minutes pass. Ten minutes. Fifteen, thirty and finally over an hour goes by and he hasn’t arrived. What’s going through your head right now?
No, I Don’t Ride a Camel…and Other Tales of Stereotypes as an International Student
In this post, I’ll reveal some of my exploits and explain how understanding cultural differences can make or break your relationships.
Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Saudi Arabia
Part 1 gives you a strong foundation for this series- the basic facts of what the country of Saudi Arabia is like.