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By globalistgirl, on October 26th, 2007

Cultural resonance

You know you’re not American when the first thing that pops into your head as a defense when people accuse you of being classist, even as a joke, is to confess your bourgeoise background (because you know you’re not talking your way out of that one) and proclaim the insignificance of your suffering compared to [...]

By globalistgirl, on October 24th, 2007

Cultural marginalization and homesickness

Having spoken to people so much about my future and having had to stay a night at the Sixth Avenue Inn recently, even though I am back “home” I still feel displaced. I like staying at five-star hotels because it makes me feel a lot like I came home. It reminds me of the Lidu. [...]

By globalistgirl, on October 17th, 2007

My new friend is Chinese, but has never been to China

One of my new friends is born in Thailand. Her parents came from Laos to Bangkok, fleeing across the border between Laos and China to escape unrest. If she could go anywhere, she would go back to Thailand with a lot of money, but she feels Chinese, even though she’s never been there. Her heart [...]

By globalistgirl, on October 17th, 2007

Networking Warm Fuzzies

After being over that horrid hotel ordeal, I’m having a blast networking. I’ve made four friends in 24 hours, and I love it. I love connecting people across disciplines, countries, cultures, and styles. Something about connecting people makes me feel calm and at peace.

By globalistgirl, on October 16th, 2007

“Road Warrior” Reports, Seattle Edition

I’m at a conference in Seatte, WA, US. Because I need to work on my presesntation, here’s some recently discovered travel advice:
If you call the Westin Seattle and they’re full, they refer you to another nearby Starwood property called Sixth Avenue Inn. Do not book a room there. It is the nastiest, dirtiest hotel I’ve [...]

By globalistgirl, on October 9th, 2007

Books as a cross-continental point of comfort

My mother sends me an email stream of articles from various news media almost daily. Today’s single article was about public libraries and respect and love for books. Since both of us are avid readers, I thought that was why she sent me the link. However, at the end I realized she had double motives:
“Och [...]

By globalistgirl, on October 8th, 2007

Gender equity in research

I haven’t posted much lately because I’ve been very busy with my research, trying to really get somewhere. However, it’s difficult not to be reminded that not only do I live in a country that doesn’t take feminism for granted, I am in an atmosphere where discrimination can’t be discussed – a major research university [...]