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Seeking to understand—before we fear

Seeking to understand—before we fear

by Dawn Pick Benson | Feb 1, 2017 | Cultural Intelligence, Cultures, Faith, Uncategorized

My opinion of Muslims changed the day I met some. Just as my view of blue-collar, white, evangelicals is shaped by the fact that I grew up as one. And they are my family members. Just as my thoughts on moderate and liberal leaning, white-collar professionals has...
Baby Steps: Reflections on “going” and “returning” as a newbie expat

Baby Steps: Reflections on “going” and “returning” as a newbie expat

by Dawn Pick Benson | Jun 24, 2016 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel, Uncategorized

It was a crisp, fall morning as I settled down with my laptop to do a bit of work at a nearby outdoor café. When the waiter stopped by to take my order, I decided to practice my rudimentary language skills by asking for a macchiato and a mineral water: “Një makiato...
3 weeks to schedule a coffee?  Time orientation & returning to America

3 weeks to schedule a coffee? Time orientation & returning to America

by Dawn Pick Benson | Mar 15, 2016 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel

It’s Monday. I’m in Kosovo—a tiny country in Southeastern Europe in an area known as the Balkans. Here’s a text I received: Hi dawn. Too far out for weekend plans. Don’t stress…text me and we can see what works. Too far out for weekend plans? Does she know it’s MONDAY...
Painting the Muslim world with a single brush: Reflections on living in a Muslim majority country

Painting the Muslim world with a single brush: Reflections on living in a Muslim majority country

by Dawn Pick Benson | Dec 31, 2015 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel

Recent events in Europe, the U.S. and around the world have been horrific and difficult to process. I’ve been watching the news reports from my apartment in Europe and noticing the proliferation of comments on social media. The other morning as I checked my Facebook...
Being American in a Post-Conflict Country on Veteran’s Day

Being American in a Post-Conflict Country on Veteran’s Day

by Dawn Pick Benson | Nov 11, 2015 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel, Uncategorized

When you live abroad for an extended period, it’s easy to lose track of time. Holidays are celebrated differently – or not at all – and so the national celebrations that often shape your family observances, traditions and calendars also change. The rhythms you’ve been...
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