Beneath the Beskar steel of “Mando” and the adorable green-ness of baby Yoda in Star War’s streaming live-action series The Mandalorian are deep and relevant lessons about how to navigate challenges in a complex and difficult-to-understand world. The snap, crackle, and pop of this space western television show rests on the more subtle and enduring intercultural competencies of its main protagonist as he struggles to negotiate with foreigners; trade with natives; and survive in strange, new destinations while maintaining a strong connection to his own culturally relevant history and perspective. This conversation will highlight the ways in which The Mandalorian demonstrates the importance of intercultural communication skills, cultural humility, and the ability to develop empathy and we will discuss the ways in which study abroad and study away will help you achieve a bounty of truly incredible value: the ability find your way in the universe.