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...
A Cultural Guide to Halloween

A Cultural Guide to Halloween

Boo! While Halloween is officially on October 31st, the celebrations often start as early as September and continue throughout the spooky season. The holiday has origins in Europe and though it is becoming increasingly popular there, in the U.S. the levels of...
Five Tips for Doing Business in Chile

Five Tips for Doing Business in Chile

On September 18th, 1810, Chile officially began its fight for independence from Spain. Now referred to as “dieciocho” (meaning eighteen) by Chileans, the holiday is a time to commemorate the Chileans who fought for independence and celebrate the country’s...