Advancing Dialogue across Difference in Education

Advancing Dialogue across Difference in Education

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October 1, 2019

What Does Rugby Have To Do with Catholicism?

Samantha Schlageter (NHS '21) explores Catholic culture in Galway, Ireland, and considers how Catholicism is still deeply rooted in everyday life, even as formal religious practice undergoes a decline.

October 1, 2019

Political Correctness in an Accepting Society

Akash Apte (C '21) reflects on how the understanding of appearance-related vocabulary differs between Chile and the United States, and considers the Chilean cultural context to explain why Chileans frequently use words that are considered offensive by American standards.

Cattle represent wealth and prosperity in Rwandan culture and it's tradition for cattle caretakers to write a unique song for each cow. I was lucky enough to hear this cattle caretaker perform this cow's song right before taking this photo.

October 1, 2019

A Rwandan Lesson to Americans in Reconciliation, Forgiveness, and Community

Elena Ortiz (SFS '21) explores cultural differences between Rwanda and the United States and comments on how reconciliation work following the Rwandan genocide can provide a model to battle divisions within American society.