Brandon Ferdig

Brandon Ferdig was born in rural northern Minnesota. Raised in a small town, he nonetheless discovered a fascination and enjoyment interviewing people and studying what makes them tick. After high school, this interest eventually led to a degree in psychology.

But he realized his true passion not in a research lab but out on the street. And after graduating college, he switched focus to journalism and media by way of blogging, cable access television, and freelance reporting.

In his mid-twenties, Ferdig realized how travel opened his heart to engage with new people and opened his mind to new insights about humanity. He visited several domestic and international destinations, but not content with the knowledge and wisdom attained from just travel, he decided to move abroad. Ferdig lived in China for eleven months working and traveling.

His book Life Learned Abroad: Lessons on Humanity from China is the culmination of the experiences and insights over his time there.

Ferdig's other writings on humanity and social commentary have been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR.org).

He writes at ThePeriphery.com.