Coffee Culture

Sugar or the fake stuff? Cream or milk? There’s lots of personal preferences for a cup of coffee but spin the globe and the coffee culture nuances get nitty-grittier—and not just on the serving. The blending, roasting and grinding of the bean to the time of day coffee’s drunk or even the nibbles accompanying it Read More …

Back-to-School Fundraising

For North American students, late August to early September means winding down summer and getting back to school. In Central America, however, the school year started in January or February. And in India? They’re already in their second or third month by now. Comparing other cultures is a great learning experience and what better way Read More …

New Orleans: Where Cajun and Creole cultures unite

New Orleans is unlike any other city in the United States, in part because of its heavy Cajun and Creole influences. Both of these French-descended cultures show up in New Orleans architecture, food, and even the music. What exactly is the difference between the two cultures, though? Is it the Cajuns or the Creoles (or Read More …