Global Nomad
TCK Legacy Expert Michael Pollock: The Power of Storytelling
What’s in a story? How do you tell your own? More importantly, why do you tell it at all? When Third Culture Kid (TCK) expert and educator Michael Pollock, son of one of the originators of TCK research – David Pollock, […]
Claudia Körbler: An Adult TCK Who Found Her Passion in Helping Others
Many third-culture kids (TCKs) don’t choose the life of international travel and cultural immersion; their parents do. However, for TCK adult Claudia Körbler, curiosity prompted her into a life of travel, communication and cultural immersion — starting when she moved away […]
The Hierarchy of expats: A lesson in tolerance
“These Turks in Germany, they’re not interested in getting integrated. They have their own shops and their own districts and they don’t even know German”- my German father-in-law says sometimes. I don’t want to argue with him. After a while, […]
PROFILE: Amy Sia, Expat Pattern Designer at Surtex
Amy Sia is an Australian-born, London-based pattern designer. She sells her dreamy yet colorful designs through her own line of products, and you can also find her scarves, cushions, and bedding in retail stores like Anthropologie, Kohl’s, and Bed Bath and […]
Paradox of the TCK: Advantages and Challenges
In Ruth E. Van Reken and David C. Pollock’s book “Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds,” the many facets of a TCK’s personality is explored. From being highly mobile to being exposed to a multitude of different cultures, the authors […]
The TCK Tribe: Out of Sight, Out of Mind and Found Again
I recently returned from one of the most affirming experiences I have ever had. I was privileged enough to attend the Families in Global Transitions (FIGT) conference this March. Started by the ever-glowing light of TCKdom, Ruth Van Reken and […]
celebrating Mother’s Day in a country other than your passport country
Mother’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries around the world. In every country, this day is celebrated solely for the purpose of honoring and giving appreciation to their mothers. However, it is surprisingly celebrated differently in most of these countries. […]
VIDEO: Worldwide Coming of Age Traditions
The transition from childhood into adulthood is a highly anticipated time of life. It’s the time that marks a young person’s ability to think, act, and decide their lives for themselves- the introduction to an independent and mature mindset. With growing up […]

















