Thang Nguyen 555

Cultures on Collision Course

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With some short-term relief work in Asia/Africa and long stint in Telecom, Thang also earned a B.A. at Pennsylvania State University. M.A. in Communication at Wheaton Graduate School, M.A. in Cross-Cultural Communication at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, Boston. In addition, he earned a CELTA – classes taken in Hanoi for cultural re-immersion.

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  • Unintended influence

    We are influenced most by our 2nd or 3rd degree connections. I grew up hearing stories of the past (almost 2 million people died in the 1945 famine and how my great Aunt took my mom and siblings in since she had a tea plantation etc… my Anne Frank version). Consequently, I strongly believe in Paying Forward (I wouldn’t have…

  • Monk in Wal-Mart

    God, guns and country. Then, a monk, not outside of Wal-Mart soliciting for donation, but inside, at the cashier line, waiting to pay. It’s a common sight today. But by turning the clock back a few decades, you wouldn’t expect both (Monk and Wal-Mart) to coexist. At least, it’s not quite as contrast a sight…