Keeping Connected to the World: Ken’s Return Stories to the U.S. and Beyond - Episode 67

In this episode we are sharing Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Ken Martens Friesen, professor of history and international studies and coordinator of the global education program at Fresno Pacific University.  Ken grew up in India and continued to go abroad throughout his life.   In this episode, Ken shares about his return to the U.S. as a ten year old and feeling like people looked at him like an alien.  

Ken and Village Chief in Lesotho

Time helped Ken adjust to the U.S., and once he was done with university he was overseas again working in a school in Lesotho, a refugee camp in Lebanon, and as a missionary in Vietnam.  Through his current university position back in the United States he is able to help others see the world through history and study abroad experiences which continually keep him connected to his growing up years and passion for helping others gain a global mindset.

Ken and FPU study abroad students in Cambodia


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