102: Exchange Programs and Cultural Education; Kea Hoppe

Exchange Programs and Cultural Education Broadening their horizons; Students abroad About This Week's Guest Kea Hoppe Kea Hoppe is currently the director of the European umbrella organization of Youth For Understanding and is responsible for positioning YFU as an expert in intercultural education, creating partnerships, and advancing the organization strategically. Youth For Understanding (YFU) is a volunteer-based global non-profit community driven by the passion of people, consisting of 55+ member organizations across six continents. As a leader in intercultural exchange and educational programs for more than 60 years, YFU has impacted more than 270.000 students – and their host families, schools, and networks – and more than 70.000 volunteers. Kea Hoppe: "When you travel, reflect on what you see, hear, and experience. The good, the bad, and the ugly..." Her tips to become more culturally competent are: * Travel if you can. There is no substitute. * Engage with the people around you, wherever you are. * Reflect on what you have experienced. Interview LinksLinks that are mentioned in this episode: Website: https://yfu.org Talking about International Business Schools? Read this article. Exchange Programs and Cultural Education on Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast

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Cultural Matters in International Business. When you're working internationally, you will encounter cultural differences. Dealing with those differences in a culturally competent way can be de deciding factor between success and failure. Chris Smit and Peter van der Lende will discuss business topics that will make you more culturally competent while conducting your business.