Promoting intercultural education, training and research to encourage intercultural understanding and sensitivity

The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research - Houston

Promoting intercultural education, training and research to encourage intercultural understanding and sensitivity

 

 

  
 

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An Experience of a Europian Expat in Kuwait

Frank Lucas, a corporate European expat who has worked in several countries over the last 25 years, will share his experience of working in Kuwait. Frank lived in Kuwait with his wife , while his two daughters were studying in England and the USA. He will share challenges of family adjustment and expatriate experiences in the Middle East. Frank will discuss the Kuwaiti culture in particular and how it differs from other cultures he has experienced in other countries.

 

Frank Lucas

Frank studied Chemical Engineering in The Netherlands and after marrying Francien in 1981, decided to immigrate to South Africa. After 5 years he joined a global operating chemical company, which took him onto assignments in Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, USA, Kuwait, South AFrica and the former East Germany.During all this travel, Frank and Francien raised their two daughters, exposing them to a life of international schooling and third culture development.

Frank is currently on assignment in Houston and expects to move to Saudi Arabia in 2010.

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SIETAR normally meets every 3rd Saturday morning from 9:30 am to Noon at the University of Houston


The University of Houston campus
is at the corner of Cullen and Wheeler
Take the Cullen exit from I45 and follow it to Wheeler; take Entrance #10, park directly behind the Cameron bldg and enter at the rear door. Room #105

 

 

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The Mission of SIETAR Houston - A Forum for Intercultural Exchange

We bring together people of varied cultural perspectives in an open environment that encourages exploration and celebration of culture.
We promote intercultural education, training and research in the Houston community to encourage intercultural understanding and sensitivity.
We facilitate the exchange of ideas and experience in the intercultural field through personal and professional interchange.
We raise awareness of the intercultural professions and support those who practice them.

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