Crossing Cultures
Kanye West: A TCK Quadruple Threat, Part 2
Kardashian era Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were married in 2014 in Florence, Italy. The lavish, three-day affair cost a reported US $2.8 million with a 600 guest rehearsal dinner in the Palace of Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors. The union […]
Harry Styles: How Becoming a Third Culture Adult Inspired His Unique Persona
Harry Styles has seen the world from so many unthinkable aspects as he takes the stage of venues in over 20 different countries. As a world-famous musician, it should not come as a surprise to people that touring plays a […]
Manny Pacquiao, Exceeding Cultural Boundaries: The Journey from Poverty to Professional to Politician
Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is considered to be one of the greatest professional boxers of his time, winning multiple world titles in an array of different weight classes, but his strive for excellence has exceeded far beyond the ring as he […]
Cultural Mobility in the Film ‘Brooklyn’
The film Brooklyn, directed by John Crowley, is a story rich in cultural fluidity. Set in Brooklyn, New York in the mid 1950s, Brooklyn follows the life of Eilis Lacey, a young woman from Enniscorthy, Ireland, and her experiences in both America and Ireland.
How Rihanna Has Implemented Her Success To Benefit Her Passport Country
Most of us look at Rihanna and we see her as a successful musician who has shaped the lives of many. Although this rings true, she’s also a businesswoman and a charitable individual. Rihanna’s devotion to Barbados has illustrated her […]
Keeping Up with TCKs and Immigrant Kids — PART 3 OF 3: Daniella Nietzen
As we reflect on the last two articles within this series about Madi Soler and her life as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and Susan Hsin and her life as an immigrant kid, we can begin to understand a lot […]
Cultural Coexistence of Japanese Fashion – Part 2 of 3
As highlighted in part one of the series “Cultural Coexistence of Dress and Fashion,” fashion is a topic that differs and appeals to different cultural locations in many ways. Japan and the United States are two cultures that share stylistic […]
Cultural Coexistence of Dress and Fashion in Nigeria- Part 1 of 3
Maintaining a global perspective while exercising cultural coexistence is necessary when comparing and contrasting the unique qualities between two fashion cultures such as Nigeria and the United States. For this research, I have conducted an interview with a friend who […]
















