World Citizen Storycast

World Citizen Storycast


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20: Friends behind Doors
May 25, 2016

Yiqi, a Singaporean Chinese, moves to Chicago with plenty of international experience, yet finds making friends a challenge in America.

19: On a Bridge between Worlds
May 12, 2016

The cross-cultural experiences of Jody Fernando, an American who married a Sri Lankan and wrote a viral blog post: When White People Don’t Know They’re Being White.

18: Culture, Class and Race
April 27, 2016

Marcia and Lisle reflect more on the blurred lines separating culture, class and race touched on in five previous episodes.

17: Hugs, Kisses and Speedos
April 13, 2016

Looking back on his move from England to Japan and finally to Brazil, Andrew entertains us with his unexpected and hilarious culture clash adventures.

16: Black Pete and the Circle Party
March 30, 2016

Stuart found himself moving from London to Amsterdam quite by surprise. He shares his joys and challenges, a bit of racial controversy, and an unexpected party tradition.

15: Japanese Mottainai, American Sanity
March 17, 2016

Tara, an African American, married a Japanese man, then moved to Japan to raise a family… and she shares her cultural experiences with us.

14: The Richer and the Poorer
March 04, 2016

In the clash of diverse languages, traditions and cultures, we may find we learn to understand each other better. But what about when the clash involves extreme differences of wealth and poverty?

13: When Will I Be Black?
February 18, 2016

We get a glimpse of life at the crossroads of culture, race and religion through the eyes of children as an American mom shares her experiences living in Djibouti.

12: Just Say Whatever
February 04, 2016

Gina, an American mom who had never traveled internationally, suddenly found herself living in Abu Dhabi, one of the most international cities in the world… and having a panic attack.

11: Foreign, Female, Alone
January 22, 2016

The clash of two completely cultures is both a positive and a challenging experience when simple villagers who have never met a foreigner in their lives see a young American woman traveling through their country on a bicycle, alone.