After spending 12 years as a member of an international, multi-lingual, multi-cultural organization that prides itself on developing leaders for our changing world; and after having held a seat as Vice President on the international board in my final year of eligible, active membership; I find myself pondering how those language and cultural experiences will impact my ability to succeed as an academic writer. 

Work Cited:

Hofstede, Geert. Culture's Consequences - International Issues in Work-Related Values. Sage Publications, Inc., 1984.

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