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People say that learning a new language is like discovering a new culture. That’s maybe the reason why language courses abroad are so popular with so many people. Often, they’re seen as special kind of holidays where learning takes place not only through...

America has always been a symbol of democracy and the land of opportunity where dreams come true. Now, at the beginning of 2017, we’re seeing this long-standing image being challenged. Recent presidential elections have brought about some major controversies that could have...

Being a successful international students officer means keeping an open mind and a welcoming attitude. You just have to embrace all the different cultures that come to campus together with students from around the world. An example of good practice is to engage international and...

We talk a lot about all the successful examples of cross-cultural management. Isn’t it time to talk a bit about some common mistakes, too? Defining the problem is the first step towards a solution. Let’s seek for solutions together in the comments! Mistake #1: Forcing...

Attracting and retaining a diverse and vibrant international student body is an objective for every university that aspires to provide quality international education. Ensuring that students from different backgrounds feel appreciated, welcomed and engaged creates conditions for...

Richard D. Lewis’ cultural typology model may be fascinating, but it is surely not exhaustive and universally applicable to each and every country in the world. There are many countries that actually do not fit straight into any of the 3 main types we’ve been...

As we mentioned in our previous post, reactive cultures are generally governed by conformity and strict observation of traditions. There is strong focus on certain values such as integrity, diligence and the pursuit of perfection. The worst thing that can happen to any member of...

Between linear-active and multi-active cultures we see the reactive culture type. We consider it falling in the middle, displaying features that are characteristic of both linear- and multi-active worlds. Richard D. Lewis defines reactive cultures through a strong emphasis on...

We continue our exploratory journey into the culture typology by famous linguist and cross-cultural management theorist, Richard D. Lewis. You already know the main characteristics of multi-active cultures with three representative countries – Bolivia, Chile and...

Multi-active countries represent a culture where relationships are more important than schedules. The usual course of action here would be adapting to situations as they come and paying close attention to the relationships you build on the way. People from...

Students from linear-active countries traditionally come from Western Europe and North America. These regions are also among the biggest players in international student recruitment – both in sending and hosting. So, today we’ll find out what linear-active...

Sharing good practice models is a strategy that improves creativity and innovation. Moreover, it lets educators understand better both their national and the global context. That is why today we want to share some inspiration with a few insightful  TEDx stories about...