The Interchange Institute
The Interchange Institute is a not-for-profit research organization established in 1997 by Dr. Anne P Copeland. The work of smoothing intercultural transitions has never been so critical. The work of helping others understand us and of coming to understand others is our mission. We conduct research on the process of intercultural transition, produce publications to assist newcomers to the US, design and deliver specialized cross-cultural training workshops, and train and consult to professionals in the field. Read more about The Interchange Institute. The sidebar on the left provides additional navigation for our site.
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Would you like to participate in a intercultural survey? One of the challenges expatriates face is being misunderstood because of their physical appearance (clothing, hair style, shoes, jewelry) – a "look" that conveys one message about the kind of person you are in one culture may convey a different message in another. I've put together a research study together on this issue; I have already gotten some really interesting results but need to hear from more people, especially non-Americans. If you've lived outside your passport country for 3+ months, could you complete my survey (it takes 20-30 minutes, but…people say it's really interesting AND I'll put you in a lottery to win a Kindle reader (one Kindle for every 100 completed surveys). AND if possible, could you forward this link to any groups/Facebook pages/LinkedIn groups/friends. Click this link to go directly to the survey.
Understanding American Schools, Fourth Edition arrived October 2011 from the printer. This valuable book guides newcomers from around the world through the challenges of understanding the US school system, from pre-school through high school. The Fourth Edition includes the latest statistics, web sites, and international comparisons, and a discussion of the new and sometimes controversial role of the federal government in overseeing education in the US.
Hello! USA, 5th Edition was published in September 2011. This classic book has helped over 15,000 newcomers make a smooth and informed entry into the US. The Fifth Edition includes updates of every URL and telephone number, plus pages and pages of brand new material on getting connected on line, registering for school, searching for a home, banking, shopping, cooking, finding medical care and more. Now available in electronic format on Amazon.com. Don't have a Kindle? Free Kindle readers available from Amazon which allows you to read Kindle books on most electronic devices. Welcome to Boston A Guide for International Newcomers, 10th Edition has just (June 2011) been published and is now available from our webstore. As in previous years it has been updated for the most current and accurate information for Boston. It is a reliable, detailed and complete resource. In Their Own Voice: Intercultural Meaning in Everyday Stories published May 2011, is a collection of stories written by people who have moved to the United States from another country and culture. In the authentic, personal, everyday moments portrayed here and the commentary that accompanies each story, we gain precious access to the thinking and action behind the value differences that reveal themselves at work and in our daily lives. See the April 2012 review in the Adventures in Expat Land blog. All of these publications are available through our order form. Check out recent additions to our E-NOTES...including the most recent issue Tiger Moms, Bébés, and Warm Eskimos, April 2012.
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Upcoming Training Sessions
June 11-12, 2012, Boston, MA, deadline for completing registration May 25, 2012
October 22-23, 2012, Detroit, Michigan
December 6-7, 2012, Washington, DC
Lisa La Valle-Finan, getGlobalized , 2010
View our most recent course evaluations.See all training information.After serving for 10 years Dr. Copeland has stepped down as the Program Director for Families in Global Transition. She was celebrated for her service at the recent March FIGT conference.
Eura Relocation published an article by Anne in their March Newsletter based on her February E-notes article.
Dr. Copeland is leading a four part lecture series on Succeeding in a Global Workplace supported by the Harvard Medical School office for Postdoctural Fellows which began in mid-April and will run through the end of May. Interested in something similar for your workgroup? Contact us.
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