The Japanese Festival of Hinamatsuri

The Japanese Festival of Hinamatsuri

Have you ever heard of a holiday that revolves around dolls? If not, then you need to know about Hinamatsuri – the annual Japanese festival also known as Girls’ Day. The name Hinamatsuri is a combination of the word hina, which refers to the special dolls...
Five Tips to Succeed in the Swiss Workplace

Five Tips to Succeed in the Swiss Workplace

Do you know what Nestlé, Logitech, and Novartis all have in common? They are all Swiss founded and based! With a culture of punctuality and efficiency, many top businesses and brands flourish in Switzerland. It’s no surprise that it’s a highly sought after...
New Year’s Traditions Around the World

New Year’s Traditions Around the World

Happy New Year! With the new year comes the chance to celebrate with loved ones and set goals for the rest of the year. The importance of the start of a year inspires diverse new year’s traditions around the world. Some customs revolve around food. For example, the...
Georgetown University ACS: U.S. Job Market & Internationals

Georgetown University ACS: U.S. Job Market & Internationals

Are you looking to raise your cultural self-awareness and demystify some U.S. career curiosities? While global experience may get you a seat at the table, “thinking globally and acting locally” is what will help you succeed. If you are looking to land a job or...
Six French Expressions You Need to Know

Six French Expressions You Need to Know

Ooh la la! We often think of French as the beautiful and romantic language of poetry and literature. While it is all of that (and more!) it’s also important to be familiar with the colloquialisms and slang that can help us in our everyday communication. Here are...