Author: Anita L Hummel
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How Similar Are The Chinese And Vietnamese Languages?
I have studied both Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese, so I know how similar both languages are; even though they are very different, they have similar characteristics. Vietnamese and Chinese are Asian languages, though they come from different language families. Vietnamese and Chinese are both tonal languages and have similar sentence structures. They are monosyllabic languages,…
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Is It Always Dark In Sweden? About The Midnight Sun
The magical thing about living or visiting Sweden is how different the sunlight and darkness can be between the winter and summer months. The summer months can become a magical time when it is light all the time, whereas in the winter months, you will; you are usually encased in darkness. It is not always…
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What Are The Obligations Of A Global Citizen?
Living your life as a global citizen is a great way to live. Exploring, understanding, and learning about new cultures, people, and countries will help to make your life rich and fulfilling. When living as a global citizen, you must consider some obligations. The United Nations has a declaration known as the Universal Declaration of…
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6 Ways To Become A Global Citizen
Becoming a global citizen is a way of life. It is not about where you live but how you live your life. Being a global citizen means recognizing the global citizen within you while actively expanding your international community. Being a global citizen means you live your life to learn from your global community and…
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Why Some People Call Themselves Ex-pats And Not Immigrants?
When you live and work overseas, one of the terms you may hear people call themselves is an ex-pat. Some people consider this term a bit confusing and do not understand its meaning. An ex-pat is an individual who goes overseas to work in a foreign country for a specific period. An ex-pat will remain…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Global Citizen?
Today, we live in a world that is more interconnected than ever before. What happens in one part of the world can affect what happens in another region. To “live your life as a global citizen” means to be globally minded. Being a global citizen means that you see the world as one place. A…