cultural exchange theme

There is an exchange, or someone is sent, to stay in a foreign culture with the purpose of fostering cross cultural understanding between peoples in general.

Examples

William Riker participated in an officer exchange program that involved serving aboard the Klingon vessel Pagh in tng2x08 "A Matter of Honor".

10 total · 3 choice · 3 major · 4 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ds93x15 choice Cardassian scientists were sent to cooperate with space station crew on a scientific study of the wormhole, in order to promote peace between their peoples.
movie: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) choice Lawrence went to live and ride with the Beduins in Beduin fashion, to win their hearts as it were, during the joint British-Arab campaigns against the Ottomans.
tng2x08 choice Riker went aboard a Klingon vessel, and a Benzite named Mordock came aboard the Enterprise, in an attempt to foster cross cultural understanding.
bbf1x17 major Alisa Beldon decided to go live among the Minbari and be a bridge between her people and the Minbari.
tng7x02 major Three Lyraan ambassadors were sent to the Enterprise to learn about human culture.
voy5x22 major Tomin visited Voyager as part of an official cultural exchange between the Kadi and the Voyager crew. Although Tomin was from a strict religious culture, he ended up trying various foods and drinks, and even ended up with a bad hangover. In an act of reciprocation, Janeway and Tuvok went to the Kadi homeworld to receive ceremonial towels.
bbf2x02 minor Delenn becoming half human and Sinclair going to Minbari homeworld
tos1x02 minor Dave Bailey :: Bailey volunteers to stay aboard with Balok
voy2x14 minor ridiculous Kazon demand
voy6x02 minor Voyager crew and space station aliens