The only obstacle is language barriers, but I always find a way around it. Either through technology, or by having a more open-minded approach to interpersonal communication. Humor also helps.

I think there aren't many differences. Israeli academia was originally modeled on the German system. However, I find differences in the level of formality in both research and teaching approaches.

It has expanded my approach to consider international and intercultural differences, and to understand the multiplicity of institutional settings affecting movements and organizations.

Absolutely. It has taught me that the type of experiential project-driven teaching is the best approach, and that to have impact on development goals, teaching should be expanded to more audiences, such as local stakeholders, faculty member, and entrepreneurs.

The research project is about the role of social networks in promoting or hindering social tipping points, and it is based on historical comparative analysis. My teaching concerns the potential roles of social movements and social business in sustainable development.

Although technology allows long-distance collaborations and teaching, there is no replacement for face to face interactions. Stay like this allow me to understand the effect of my social. cultural and intellectual context on my work, and exposes me to different perspectives and the limitations of the ways I normally present my ideas.

In my first visit to Trier's UCB campus we ran an experiential learning workshop for international students from multiple countries. This experience opened my eyes to the value of international exchanges and to the benefit of experiential teaching and learning for the students and for successfully obtaining desired teaching outcomes.

Since the visit has only started, it remains to be seen.

I was invited by my collaborator and friend Prof. Dr. Valeva.

I actually would advise them not to plan too much, but rather come open-minded to absorb new ideas and examine how their own ideas are understood by people from a different background.