من «أنا» إلى «نحن»: ما علّمتني إياه نيجيريا | د. لينكولن موريس | TEDxJimeta

تروي مغتربة أمريكية كيف تغيّرت نظرتها إلى نيجيريا بعد أن عاشت فيها، منتقلةً من الصور النمطية عن الشدائد إلى تقدير ثقافتها النابضة بالحيوية وصمودها وروابطها الإنسانية العميقة. يتتبع الحديث التحول من عقلية فردية تقول «أنا أستطيع» إلى فكرة «نحن»، وتعلّم تقبّل عدم اليقين واستبدال الحكم بالفضول. وقد قُدّم الحديث ضمن فعالية TEDx حول التبادل الثقافي وكيف يمكن للأماكن التي نزورها أن تغيّرنا.

• تجربة مغتربة أمريكية مع الثقافة النيجيرية
• الانتقال من «أنا أستطيع» إلى قوة «نحن»
• تقبّل عدم اليقين واستبدال الحكم بالفضول

Shattering preconceived stereotypes of hardship, an American expat discovers a vibrant Nigerian culture rooted in profound resilience and deep human connection. Transitioning from an individualistic mindset of "I can" to the power of "we," she learns to embrace uncertainty, replace judgment with curiosity, and allow the community to reshape her worldview. A heartfelt talk on cultural exchange, showing how the places we encounter can transform who we become. Shattering preconceived stereotypes of hardship, an American expat discovers a vibrant Nigerian culture rooted in profound resilience and deep human connection. Transitioning from an individualistic mindset of "I can" to the power of "we," she learns to embrace uncertainty, replace judgment with curiosity, and allow community to reshape her worldview. A heartfelt talk on cultural exchange, showing how the places we encounter can transform who we become. Dr. Lincoln Morris serves as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at AUN, joining the university on September 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in higher education, specializing in Enrollment Management, Morris transitioned to real estate brokerage in Urbana, Illinois, in 2018. Following market instability after COVID-19, Morris moved into insurance sales, but ultimately found greater fulfillment in returning to academia. Throughout his career, Morris has held positions at 7 universities-both public and private-and completed several one-year consulting assignments. His decision to rejoin higher education was reinforced through discussions with President DeWayne Frazier, leading to his appointment at AUN. Morris is enthusiastic about resuming his work with students and adapting to his new professional setting. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx