Global Culture

Being Culturally Mobile can be a positive aspect in a person’s life. It can increase confidence and open one’s mind to the world. Cultural mobility is a broad term with people who fall under categories like: Multi-ethnic, Military Brats, Global […]

As the lyrics of one of Jay-Z’s many famous song says “It’s a hard knock life for us,”  living the nomadic life as a TCK (Third Culture Kid) is “a hard knock life for us.” Some people look at TCKs […]

In “Asian Name Structure Part I”  the traditional Asian naming structure (i.e.: Surname, given name) was introduced and the cultural priority issue that was behind the naming structure. This article, “Asian Name Structure Part II” will introduce the meanings behind […]

  While shimmying into my favorite swimsuit, I tried to contain my excitement for the third grade pool party. I could not wait to get into the water, so as soon possible; I dove in, creating a colossal wave. As […]

Emma Watson has been a trending celebrity in the news lately because of a few new projects she is working on. She was born in Paris, and lived there until the age of five. Following her parents’ divorce, she moved […]

The MTV movie awards were this past weekend, and many celebrities took home a golden popcorn statue. Mark Wahlberg was one of the big winners featured at the awards. Though he is an American, his ethnic background may surprise you. […]

Director Rahul Gandotra is behind the academy award winning short film “The Road Home.” The inspirational film follows a nine-year-old character on a journey to understand where he belongs. Gandotra based the main character, Pico, on himself and his own […]

Famous Third Culture Kids (TCKs) American Sociologist, David Pollock, is a pioneer in the Third Culture Kid (TCK) movement.  In his book “Third Culture Kids: Growing up Among Worlds,” he elaborates, “A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who […]