Home: a State of Mind
Eric, a 37 year old graphic designer from America, shares some reflections on the concept of home with us. Usually people start conversations by introducing themselves and giving a few basic facts:...
View ArticleTCK? Nope: MCK!
Deepesh, an Indian born, American raised expat now living in London with his Mexican wife and their two children, tells us about his definition of Third Culture Kids and why he thinks the name has been...
View ArticleThird Culture Kids 50 Years Ago – A Different Story?
Deepesh’s story (read it here) made me think about the whole concept of Third Culture Kids. I had a quick look at the book written by Pollock and van Reken and have a few reflections I would like to...
View ArticleDiplomat Brat
Anzal tells his story of how he grew up in a diplomat family and moved from country to country very frequently throughout his childhood. Despite these moves, he is grateful to his parents for creating...
View ArticleWhere Is HOME? – A Film Project by and about Third Culture Kids
“A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents’ culture,” so US American sociologist David C. Pollock. Aspiring film-maker...
View ArticleA TCK’s Journey at a Crossroads
This time, our blog doesn’t talk about exploring the world through running, but rather about metaphorical crossroads and personal journeys. Guest blogger Joyce describes growing up as a Third Culture...
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