‘How the Hell Did You Wind Up in Australia?’ or You Teach What You Know
On Thanksgiving in 2024, while sharing a meal with fellow expats in Brisbane, I reflect on my unexpected journey to Australia and my role in the International Studies program at UTS. This personal narrative explores how my own experiences of cultural adaptation—navigating new customs, language quir...
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On Thanksgiving in 2024, while sharing a meal with fellow expats in Brisbane, I reflect on my unexpected journey to Australia and my role in the International Studies program at UTS. This personal narrative explores how my own experiences of cultural adaptation—navigating new customs, language quirks, and everyday challenges—mirror those of the students I teach. This reflection celebrates 30 years of International Studies at UTS, expressing gratitude for a career that intertwines my cultural roots with a global academic community, and underscores the importance of empathy and shared experiences in fostering intercultural understanding.
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