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  • Ryantony Exuma '26 RGLP Reflection: Montreal & a Multicultural World

    November 6, 2023
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    The Rockefeller Global Leadership Program taught me that the most useful and relevant tools and tips to bridge over the differences between cultures and between people are very simple and accessible to us all: not rushing to assumptions; keeping an open mind; actively listening and supporting; and being vulnerable and flexible. In an increasingly multicultural world, constant employment of these tools will help build community, foster connections, and elevate new perspectives and experiences.

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  • Julija Vizbaras '26 RGLP Reflection: Ambiguity and Culture in Reflection

    November 6, 2023
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    Cross-cultural experiences provide unique opportunities to better our ability to tolerate ambiguity and contribute to our growth as better leaders, colleagues, and friends. At first, ambiguity can be alarming: engaging with diverse cultural contexts exposes us to a rich tapestry of perspectives and values that might be unfamiliar or even contradictory to what we know. This challenge can also be intensified by intimidating differences in life experiences or communication gaps.

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  • Selin Hos '25 RGLP Reflection: Empathy and Love: The Key to Global Dialogue

    May 26, 2023
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    One thing that has always intrigued me about how we've built our world system is the way in which we facilitate global dialogue. I've always been fascinated by how such dialogue is able to function — particularly as everyone approaches the conversation with differing experiences and cultural backgrounds. I've always wondered how, for example, I would be able to relate to other individuals from my generation around the world.

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  • Khadijah Bell '24 RGLP Reflection: Communicating Beyond Barriers

    May 26, 2023
    Reflection

    The term "globalism" refers to an ideology that advocates for free movement of people, information, and things across boundaries. While spreading ideas across borders can be beneficial for all parties, there are many challenges that come along with it. The biggest challenge in collaboration with other countries is communication due to cultural difference.

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  • Gretchen Bauman '25 RGLP Reflection: The Importance of Adaptability in Intercultural Contexts

    March 1, 2023
    Reflection

    Adaptability is a willingness to open yourself up to new experiences, despite the potential challenges they might bring. Throughout RGLP, we honed the skill of adaptability. Each session presented a new opportunity for us to demonstrate this skill, whether through traveling to Boston without knowing the itinerary, or learning the art of capoeira, something none of us had tried before.

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