Misunderstandings across cultures often start with what each person assumes the other already knows: what a greeting means, how a greeting is meant, why a meal follows a certain order, or what silence signals in a meeting. These assumptions can remain invisible until someone asks about them. A question opens a space to say, “Help me understand,” and invites another person to share their perspective. Asked with genuine interest, it also communicates that their way of living ma

To prepare for the upcoming Live Classes, teachers from Colombia, Mexico, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States gathered for IVECA's Test Sessions–the teachers’ final meeting to ensure a smooth global exchange between students. More than a technical rehearsal, these sessions are opportunities for teachers to create a supportive foundation that encourages students to share intercultural ideas and collaborate with their partners. During the Test Sessions, teachers excha

IVECA summer is full of opportunities this year! Alongside IVECA Summer Camp, guided by experts in the field of public diplomacy and...