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Did you know? Serial killers and con men often possess a high level of empathy. Yeah, you read that right. But here's the catch – they use this empathy not for good, but to manipulate and deceive. It's a chilling reminder that empathy, while powerful, isn't inherently virtuous.

🌍✈️ Hey Independent School Educators! 📚🍎 Exciting news! I'll be in the United States soon, and it's a fantastic opportunity for us to connect. If your school is looking to elevate its global education initiatives, I'm here to help.

On the "road." . . . #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

Yes, Americans have a culture and shared cultural norms. It's not just about stereotypes or surface-level quirks. Every culture, including ours, operates on a set of unique values and unspoken rules.

Decades have passed since Geert Hofstede first introduced us to his groundbreaking research on cultural dimensions, yet his insights into how cultures differ remain as relevant as ever.

Henry Rollins once said, 'I beg young people to travel...' (go search the longer quote - it's worth it) and he's right about the transformative power of stepping into the unknown. But let's be clear, true global education is more than just a stamp on your passport

Let's talk about what NOT to do in global education, taking the Fiesta de San Fermines as a case in point. Every year, millions flock to Pamplona, but too often for the wrong reasons. #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled

Go find the DEI person at your school. Seriously, walk over to their office, because when Global Education and DEI initiatives join forces, magic happens. We're in the unique position to introduce students and faculty to cultural difference at a national level. I

Did you know that according to Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Americans rank high on the individualism scale? 🇺🇸 This means that in the U.S., personal achievements and independence are often celebrated over collective goals.

This never gets old... . . . . #socialmediaisdumb

Getting to grips with intercultural competence starts with clarity. 🎯 At Baserria Institute, we prioritize establishing common definitions for key terms right from the get-go. #InterculturalCompetence #ProfessionalDevelopment #independentschools #baserriainstitute

No magic bullets. #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

A weekend read from the institute... buff.ly/46XAXnF #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

Says the guy on social media... #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

Cultural differences exist! Deep down we're not all the same, and that's a good thing. #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

Jumpstart Intercultural Competence development at your school! #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

After a couple of decades in global ed, I've learned that growth in intercultural competence is far from automatic...#studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled #globaled #independentschools #studyabroadspain #spainstudyabroad #baserriainstitute

buff.ly/47e5IUV New article on the blog to help schools kickstart Intercultural competence development in their global education initiatives.

🌦️ Think Navarra's all about rain? Watch and discover the sunny side of our beautiful region! ☀️🍇 #NavarraSunshine #MoreThanRain #DiscoverNavarra

Sunday is a great day to spend some time in nature. Today the meant climbing Txindoki, one of the most recognizable peaks in the Basque Country. We are luck to have weather this "good" in October. #studyabroad #highschoolstudyabroad ·#spain #basquecountry #internationaled