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#8- Alexandria Preis

9m · Global Pursuit · 10 Apr 20:57

This week's episode features Alexandria Preis, IDS alumna. Alex graduated from the University of Montana in 2018. She has been studying and working in Hong Kong since. Alex shares insights on the importance of intercultural competence, listening to those with opposing perspectives, trying to understand different political ideologies, and continuing to learn and educate yourself about complex international issues as a start to help find solutions to global challenges.

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