tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198959062011-08-03T20:08:06.110-05:00This blog has been created as a resource for ISU international students, faculty, staff, and their families and friends as a place to make connections, build and sustain community, and facilitate cross-cultural learning through the sharing of stories.Our Stories Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640201290775427659noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19895906.post-1134665481863686012005-12-15T10:48:00.000-06:002005-12-16T13:49:42.933-06:00<font face="verdana, arial, san-serif">Everyone has stories about events, experiences, places, and people that are expressions of his or her personal background, perspectives, and feelings. Storytelling provides a unique window into who we are—both personally and culturally. And the sharing of stories connects people in special ways that can promote community and cross-cultural understanding, and also affords a stronger framework for reflection on one’s own relationships within a non-native culture.<hr size="1" /></font> <font face="georgia, times, serif" color="#999">This blog allows and encourages individual postings and provides the opportunity for others to respond to those postings. You may respond anonymously, or if you choose, create your own blog, login ID, and password.<br />Postings and comments are monitored. Inappropriate or defamatory entries will be deleted.</font><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19895906-113466548186368601?l=internationalstories.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Our Stories Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640201290775427659noreply@blogger.com10