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Cultivating interest in the European Union

Posted on June 18, 2013 by travelnicole • Leave a comment

Brussels hit the mid 80’s today and it was heavenly. The sidewalks were swarming with people in summery dresses and shirtsleeves enjoying ice cream or simply time outside. On my way to a meeting, I discovered Jubelpark, a gorgeous and huge park crowned by a triumphal arch that celebrates Belgium’s fiftieth anniversary. At the entrance, … Continue reading →

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The Brussels Business

Posted on June 18, 2013 by travelnicole • Leave a comment

This gives a good overview of some of the tensions in play in Brussels around transparency and ethics. You can watch the full film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yei29slq0c and more about the film here: http://www.thebrusselsbusiness.eu/.   Continue reading →

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The tables are turned

Posted on June 15, 2013 by travelnicole • Leave a comment

Before leaving the United States, we met with Professor Gary Weaver of American University, to discuss intercultural communication. Such a smart move on the part of the German Marshall Fund to give us this preview and context. Culture is something that is shared: a value, belief or worldview. It’s something we may possess without knowing … Continue reading →

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Fritekoterie

Posted on June 13, 2013 by travelnicole • Leave a comment

Lest you think I’m going to get too deep here with an ongoing stream of poetry, I’d like to spend the next few minutes on the topic of frites and chocolate. I have about three point one hours of free time in Brussels this coming week. Yes, I’ll take in the sights. Yes, I’ll test … Continue reading →

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