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How Can You Manage Cultural Diversity?

We are generally aware that the first step in managing diversity is recognize it and learning not to fear it.…

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The Importance of Cultural Awareness

“A fish only discovers its need for water when it is no longer in it. Our own culture is like…

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Celebrate Culture Differences

What language do you speak? What is your religion? What holidays do you celebrate? What is your racial identification? What…

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From Chicago To Alor Setar: Living La Vida Local!

By Kara Timrick I am one of several year-long exchange students in Malaysia, but I was born and bred in…

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Changemakers Social Entrepreneurship Workshop

Changemakers Social Entrepreneurship Workshop By: Lim Ke Shin For a week in March 2017, I attended a YES Alumni Social…

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AFS Malaysia featured on BFM’s Live and Learn Segment

AFS Malaysia was featured on BFM’s ‘Live and Learn’ Segment today! Check out the podcast interview! Our panel guests, Dato…

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New Year Resolution: 5 resolutions to inspire you

This is a great time to start reflecting on this year’s achievements as well as the changes that happened throughout…

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AFS students celebrate Thai Ponggal Festival

AFS exchange student from Perlis Chapter shares her recent experience celebrating Thai Ponggal Festival. Article written by Aurora hosted at…

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The AFS MALAYSIA Year End Party!

The AFS MALAYSIA Year End Party was held on the 26th of December 2015 at PJ8 Service Suites by the…