cross culture

This series has so far explored the lives of two models who refuse to wear the hijab when modeling. Ikram Abdi Omar is an exception.  It’s her goal in modelling to represent her religion authentically by insisting on wearing the hijab.

Studying abroad can be unnerving, but when you make it you need to celebrate. What is usually not discussed, along with mental illness abroad (which you can read about in part two here), is the adaption back — or “re-entry.” […]

You now know how to pick the best country or region to study abroad in for you (unless you missed Part 1 of 3, in which case you can catch up here), so where do you go from here? Well […]

Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. In part one, you explored her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of Swiss […]

Dear Reader: In this three-part series I will be explaining why to have an education abroad experience, how to pick the best country/region for you, benefits of immersing yourself in a different culture, adapting back home on your return, and […]

Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. First, let’s take a look at her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of […]

Yunalis binti Mat Zara’ai, professionally known as Yuna, is a Malaysian born singer-songwriter who has ties to Malaysian, Muslim and American culture. With a slew of awards and nominations, Yuna reaches wide audiences with three international albums and music created […]

Among the globally mobile population, 20 percent of youth, ages 13-18, live with a mental health condition, reports the American Foreign Service Association. The book Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth Van Reken, David Pollock and Michael […]