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Developing Cultural Competence Across Healthcare Systems
In my home, we spoke Patwa, but everywhere else we spoke with a slightly Southern accent. Switching between these dialects of English depending on who we were interacting with was... keep reading
Understanding
I have had so many great experiences throughout my Berlin trip that will ultimately change the way that I view the world. I have experienced history by seeing the Berlin... keep reading
Reflections on Berlin
Overall, my journey in Berlin has proved enlightening. Although I have always had an interest in math and science, never before had I considered the effects of health standards and... keep reading
Acknowledging the Darkness of Your Past
Whenever we do something bad, our first response is to hide it. No one needs to know we messed up. But we're humans so aren't we supposed to mess up... keep reading
Staring Contest
All eyes on me. That’s how it feels here. I knew that the African American community would not be as prominent here as it is back home but as soon... keep reading
How do Patterns of Thought and Access to Equitable Health Intersect?
As a prior resident of a small town in North Carolina, I was fortunate to be greeted and treated with “Southern hospitality” in sectors of public and health services for... keep reading
Wherein Global Health Means Global Unity
One of the biggest reasons the Bison STEM Scholars program was created was to increase diversity in the professional field, focusing on increasing the amount of African American PhDs. Therefore... keep reading
Global Health × Cultural Differences = A Work In Progress
Global health is the prioritization of improving health for all discounting country borders. Involvement in global health varies throughout the world depending on a country's cultural values. Political, economic, and... keep reading
Global Public Health: Brief Comparison of Two Lifestyles
I suppose a great assumption has been one of my weaknesses. In Germany, many hold the belief that air conditioning will cause them to have a stiff neck and begin... keep reading