What Living in 8 Different Countries Taught Me About Culture and Identity
This article was nine years in the making!
I have been thinking about this article for nine years, which explains why it is so long. Enjoy!
“International student party”, “international bachelor’s”, “international environment”, “international fair”.
The word “international” positively resonates in our society. It gives a fresh outlook and open-minded vibe to the noun it accompanies.
Unfortunately, the reality behind “international” whatever e(vents, people, or experiences) is bleaker than it seems.
In the mainstream, “international” is represented as below.
A group of young and handsome people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds are having fun working together.
In practice, this idyllic image does not apply.
Quite the opposite
To fully understand the situation of “internationals”, we need to take an academic approach and start by defining what an international person is.
