Human Behavior questions 10-13 asked the participants about their perceptions on differences and commonalities among different nations and cultures. The post survey reflected a comparison of higher acceptance by two participants of the following statement on Question 10- I understand that difference exist but believe that we should focus on similarities. We are all human. While Question 11- I think that most human behavior can be understood as manifestations of instinctual behavior like territoriality and sex received by four participants as a positive response compared to the pre survey results. Two participants increased their acceptance of the following statement on Question 12 –I think that all human beings are subject to the same historical forces, economic and political laws, or psychological principles. These principles are invariable across cultures. cultures. In addition Question 13- I believe that physical displays of human emotions are universally recognizable: A smile is a smile wherever you go was considered closer to the participant’s perception by three post survey participants.

Respect of other cultures questions 14- 22 asked the participants about their perceptions on their worldview of other cultures and traditions. On Question 14- three participants answered in a higher agreement when compared to their pre survey responses on the same question with the statement I believe that verbal and nonverbal behavior varies across cultures and that all forms of such behavior are worthy of respect. One of the highest changes in response came with this statement when five participants changed their answers to agree with the statement I think that cultural variations in behavior spring from different worldview assumptions from Question 16.

Question 17 reflected a change by three participants who increased their agreement with the following statement- I believe that my worldview is one of many equally valid worldviews. The post survey comparison reflected that four participants agreed in a higher scale with the following statement from Question 18 after their 30-day stay in Russia- I have added to my own cultural skills new verbal and nonverbal communication skills that are appropriate in another culture. The statement I believe that culture is a process. One does not have culture: one engages in culture received three higher agreement in comparison to the pre survey results.

Question 40 had a difference in response by four participants who responded more favorably towards the statement- I am able to temporarily give up my own worldview to participate in another worldview. The perception of being marginal on Question 22- I feel culturally marginal or on the periphery of two or more cultures was higher in the post survey for three participants.

Language and Culture Question 23- 40 dealt with learning language and cultural perspectives.

Question 24 reflected a positive change in the comparison between pre and post survey for three participants in response to the statement When faced with a choice about how I am going to respond to a given situation, I am able to shift between two or more cultural perspectives and consciously make a choice to act from one of these cultural contexts. Question 26 gave more confidence to two participants when they responded more favorably to the statement- I have substantive knowledge about at least one other culture outside of the United States, and I apply this knowledge with confidence in my professional work. While Question 28 could have been a response from past experiences, the scale was more favorable for four participants who agreed with the statement
I use a language other than my native language at least 25% of the time. Question 30 discussed knowledge of other cultural systems and three participants agreed more positively on the post survey with the following statement - I have substantive competence in analyzing global issues and a working knowledge of concepts and methods that can describe, explain, and predict changes in global systems. Question 31 post survey results reflected three participants accepting the following statement in a higher rate - I think the choice one makes at home have relevance for other countries and vice versa. With the statement- I appreciate how people from other cultures are different from me- two participants answered in higher accordance on the post- survey with Question 32. Question 35 brought up a personal issues in- I question my own prejudices as well as all national and cultural stereotypes with two participants reflecting with a higher response rate on the post survey on this issue. In addition, Question 37 explored perceptions of acceptance and inclusion with the statement- I find people from other places exotic and unusual- and two participants finding a higher agreement with it. Question 38 asked how participants felt working in other languages- I feel uncomfortable when I am with people who are speaking a language I do not know – reflected two participants who do feel uncomfortable after the in-country experience.

Last, four participants agreed with the statement I incorporate the attractive aspects of other cultures into my own way of doing things when compared on the post survey results.

Diversity at work issues was discussed in Questions 41-48.

For Question 41 three participants were more receptive to the statement I have learned how to produce work with people from other places in the globe while three participants agreed in higher numbers compared to their pre-survey responses to the statement I feel self-confident and comfortable socializing with people from other cultures from Question 42. Again, on Question 43 three participants increased their acceptance to the statement I have lived abroad and experienced intense interactions with a variety of people from another culture after their in-country experience. Question 44 reflected an increase by two participants’ responses to the statement I have long-term friendships with several people from other cultures. Question 45 explored how participants work with people from other cultures and four participants gave a higher acceptance rate to the post survey of the following statement - I am currently engaged in professional work with at least three people in other countries. Question 47 spoke of adaptability and two participants answered in higher numbers the statement I have the ability to psychologically put myself into another person’s shoes. Finally, half of the respondents, 6, responded in higher acceptance with the statement from Question 48- I can act as a cultural mediator and serve as a bridge between people of different cultures.

Considering the Fulbright Hays GPA project was to bridge Russian Culture and Language, the final response of the post survey does reflect a significant change among the participants since six of them do feel more inclined as a cultural mediator and to serve as a bridge between people of different cultures.