De «yo» a «nosotros»: lo que Nigeria me enseñó | Dr. Lincoln Morris | TEDxJimeta

Una expatriada estadounidense relata cómo cambió su visión de Nigeria tras vivir allí, pasando de los estereotipos sobre la adversidad a la valoración de una cultura vibrante, resiliente y con fuertes lazos humanos. La charla recorre el paso de una mentalidad individualista de «yo puedo» al poder del «nosotros», y cómo aprender a aceptar la incertidumbre y a sustituir el juicio por la curiosidad. Presentada en un evento TEDx, aborda el intercambio cultural y cómo los lugares que conocemos pueden transformarnos.

• La experiencia de una expatriada estadounidense con la cultura nigeriana
• Del «yo puedo» al poder del «nosotros»
• Aceptar la incertidumbre y cambiar el juicio por curiosidad

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