brian schoenbornHow to Save Trump’s Presidency (and the World Order)As an American expat living in a place without access to certain media unless through a VPN, my knowledge of the US political environment…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
brian schoenbornOn my Decision to Leave the States (or:…but wait: how did I get to this point of 6-months abroad?)(part 2 of a series, beginning with “In Which I Return to the States After 6-months Abroad (or: Reverse Culture Shock)”.)Aug 27, 2015Aug 27, 2015
brian schoenborninA New Life Over ThereIn Which I Return to the States After 6 Months Abroad (or: Reverse Culture Shock)I don’t really remember the exact moment I fell into my groove in Beijing. So many days had passed where the struggle was real: signs don’t…Jul 30, 2015Jul 30, 2015
brian schoenbornFamily and Societal Expectations“The freedom to make my own mistakes was all I ever wanted.”Jun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2015
brian schoenbornHow to get Asians to Open up and Build RelationshipsInterpersonal relationships play a vital role in many Asian countries. Having been one who has developed strong relationships with…May 25, 2015May 25, 2015
brian schoenbornInterpersonal Relationships: 关系 (Guanxi) and Networking(A night of drinking, pool, and relationship-building with Chinese rock star 赵传 [Zhao Chuan].)May 22, 2015May 22, 2015
brian schoenbornAnother Suicide on Campus Last Night…Last night, there were reports of a suicide on a campus in Beijing. According to the reports, a student jumped from an 11-story building to…Apr 26, 2015Apr 26, 2015
brian schoenborn忍 (Ren) vs EQComparing Eastern-Western handling of emotions…keep the cameras rolling my I trip over myself.Apr 26, 2015Apr 26, 2015
brian schoenbornSame Same…but DifferentAn introductory look into the ever-shrinking world.Apr 26, 2015Apr 26, 2015