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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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Sudha Ashvinder: The Italian Job

  I left for my exchange when I was in Form 4, which was at the age of 16. Although…

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Adla Sieno: Deeper Insight Through Cultural Immersion

My name is Adla Sieno, I am a 20 year-old AFS volunteer from Germany, whose passion is to get to…

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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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3 Unique Skills You Develop when Studying Abroad

When life gives you lemons… When studying abroad you are constantly faced with situations that challenge your expectations and require you…

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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…