Arts
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Learning a Second Language
Learning a new language requires motivation, many mistakes, repetition and energy. The region where I live, AndalucĂa, has a very strong accent. Spanish words that I have known since elementary school became foreign to me until I was able to […]
A Change of Season: From Third Culture Kid to Third Culture Adult
Remembering Fall: As a Third Culture Kid, for as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite season. Something about the overcast skies and the way the air suddenly smells crisp always strikes me as comforting. I love […]
Birthday celebrations around the world
Almost every culture celebrates birthdays, but not one of them does it quite the same. Take the trivia quiz to test your knowledge about birthdays celebrated around the world! Facts from:http://www.kidsparties.com/traditions.htm
Music: It has the Power to Bring Everyone Together
Music has the power to bring anyone together. Does not matter what type of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation you are. There is no judgment, only love. It also doesn’t matter what type of music you are into because […]
Pop Star Shakira is Devoted to her cross cultural origins
America is well known for their go-to, cookie cutter pop music. It’s rare to find an international star that stays true to their roots as they grow in fame. However, Shakira is clearly very passionate about her culture and where […]
Latin Music Leaking Into American Culture
America has always been known for its loud pop music with a techno style beat. Any international musician who wants to make it big knows Hollywood is the place to be. More recently Latin music has made its way into […]
Groundbreaking Craig of the Creek Brings True Culture to Cartoon Network
A Different Kind of Protagonist Amongst a child-like utopia of dirt paths, hidden forts and towering tree trunks, the new series Craig of the Creek airing on Cartoon Network portrays a refreshing image of African-American life in the fictional town […]
A Must Do: SeriesFest — the Sundance of Television
Heralded as “an award-winning television festival dedicated to showcasing the best and boldest in episodic storytelling from around the world,” SeriesFest is a can’t-miss for those looking for stories to which they can relate. At a time when television entertainment […]