I feel there should be a program to take individuals and place them in a country different from their own. Not student exchange, though I think that’s hugely beneficial. And not for vacation or Instagramming or whatever. Something that embeds a person in a new culture. Exposes them to other experiences.
And there are great programs out there. Road scholar, The Peace Corps, and even cruise lines – though there is some debate working conditions on a cruise ship. But it doesn’t quite do the job, not when it comes to really understanding a place.
And it’s cost prohibitive to pay for travel for many, and time prohibitive – and potentially physically prohibitive – to go work for a company that includes travel. So We have a broad swath of the world missing out on new culture, new understanding.
No, I’ve no idea how it would work. But just because I don’t understand the mechanics of it yet doesn’t mean it wouldn’t have value.
Michael's Musings 