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A global business and cultural powerhouse, America is a key international hub for visitors, professionals and students alike. The USA has not only been hugely influential of global pop culture, but continues to significantly impact international trends of economic growth and technological innovation. Unfortunately, the nation is also subject a number of damaging stereotypes. We’ve laid out some of the key, and perhaps most distasteful misconceptions about US

Known for its sunny sidewalks, bicycle-toting populace and maze of canals, the unique culture and way of life in the Netherlands can be difficult for foreigners to discern. Whilst the nation consistently boasts excellent grades in international happiness and quality of life surveys, the Netherlands are unfortunately subject to a number of cultural stereotypes. Whether you’re planning on studying abroad in the Netherlands or are simply misinformed, let our

Dressed by densely-packed, brightly-lit high rises, there’s no mistaking the Hong Kong skyline. Raised between differing cultures of east and west, the city’s unique character can be difficult to uncover. As the majority of Hong Kong residents are Cantonese, the city’s mainstream culture is primarily Chinese; a fact that has lead to many misconceptions about the city and its people. With a progressively global, modern front and increasing international ties, Hong

Full of crystalline, snow-capped fields and beautiful blond skiers, stereotypes about Sweden are only too easy to identify. Ignore the jibes about ABBA, Ikea and social (and literal) coldness, Sweden is an incredibly modern country with a culture and character more complex than such two-dimensional façades. Let our guide to common cultural misconceptions about Sweden help set the record straight.    ‘Dour Swede’ Considered cold, socially

With neighbours like Singapore and Indonesia, it’s almost too easy to consider Malaysia as solely an exotic holiday destination. But with cosmopolitan cities, a high quality of life index and vibrant cultural legacy, modern Malaysia has much more to offer than just luscious landscape.    Commonly imagined as a giant, green, sweaty jungle, the word ‘modern’ is sadly underused when it comes to Malaysia. A cultural melting pot well-versed in

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