Cross Cultural Learning

September 24, 2010Education Without Frontiers

(July 4-July 31,2010)

WARM WELCOME

• Group received by Program Director Ms. Blakeman Allen inside the Boston Airport

• Support at Airport and Security Clearance• Warm Welcome by Ms. Sara, Peter, Erick and Julli • Introduction of group and the program team• Mixing and family like environment• Meetings with students, scholars and common

people

HONOR• Flag ceremony, Honor for the group and our country• Invited the group in their musical program and

acknowledged the presence of Pakistani educationists• Invitation by Ms. Blake Allen at her home• Invited by Dr. Salman Malik, the Muslims were

satisfied with the freedom of religious functions, ceremonies and obligations

• Invitation by lady faculty member at her house at a hilltop, managed meeting with the friends, colleagues and local families, group observed respect and positive response there

• Invitation by Madam Susan, managed games, tea and recreation, interaction opportunities there

CULTURE OF CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS

• Made things clear • Debriefing and orientation by Program

Director & team• Orientation about the program, State,

University, and city• Adam Meier share the education system,

program and culture

CARE & SUPPORT

• Healthcare support• Provision of medicine and contact with nurse• Security• Briefing by town police officer• Meeting with senior education advisor in the

state department sharing the education system of both countries, regarding future planning of educational activities

• Privacy, respect for individuals’ like: personal matters family and income

Fruitful Visits

• Harvard University Boston • Visit of university and New Hampshire town• Washington D.C, Whitehouse, museums • Aquarium at Boston• Voice of America• Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan• Duck-type bus that can run on road and float

on water

Critical Lessons

• Change in Perceptions, Attitudes and Behaviour

• Experiencing and Celebrating Diversity• Experiential Learning • Cross Cultural Learning • Broadening Horizons • Promoting Tolerance and Harmony• Holistic Learning

PICTURE GALARY

Julie & Sara Learn Pakistani Dancing

Americans love Pakistani Dress!

Classical Music Concert

The Boston Duck Tour

Trip to Washington

Conference at the State Department

Meeting at US State Department

Visit to the US State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

The Pakistani Flag!

Thank You