Aidan Loughran
TCK Sue Choe And Her Culturally Mobile Life
Third Culture Kid (TCK) Sue Choe was born in South Korea and grew up there as well as Saudi Arabia. She graduated from Seoul American High School in 1987. Following graduation, she started her college career at Colorado State University. […]
Florence — Seasons Change and Places Do Too
With fall in full swing and adjusting back to life after studying abroad, I have been doing a lot of reflecting. Growing up in a small suburb in Denver, Colo., U.S.A., I experience every season, every year. I consider myself […]
The Importance of Family. Part III of III — Spotlight: Marnie Benson and the Beauty of Adoption
Family. One word. Six letters. Many stories. As talked about in Part I and II of this three-part series, diversity and family bring many people together. In Part I, Lia Nelson-James’ story highlighted the cultural aspect and traditions of the […]
The Importance of Family. Part II of III — Spotlight: Smoochie Setzke and Diversity in Growth
As discussed in Part I of this series, family can often be the core component of life. For Smoochie Setzke, this is also the case. Smoochie Setzke is a Native American, Hispanic, and white woman who was born and raised […]
The Importance of Family. Part I of III – Spotlight: Lia Nelson-James and the Culture That Brings People Together
Every person in the world has a unique story. These can come from different families, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and traditions. In the first part of this three-part series, Lia Nelson-James’ life is going to be under the spotlight. She is […]
Holidays around the Globe: Who Celebrates the Best?
I have grown up celebrating Halloween on October 31st, my birthday on December 4th, Christmas on December 25th, New Years Eve on December 31st, and the list goes on. Every year, I celebrate the exact same holidays on the exact […]
Different Countries, Different Cultures, Different Thanksgiving Celebrations
For some people, the most special way to celebrate the holidays is in the comfort of their own home. For others, traveling the world and experiencing the holiday in different cities, states, or countries is what makes for a special […]
The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards: How Real was the Diversity?
As you may have heard, the 2017 Emmy Awards made history in terms of diversity. The reason for the buzz was because of the number of awards won by people of diverse color, descent, and ethnicity. Not only were these […]