Global Culture

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 […]

Japanese-American musician Mitski has resisted a single definition throughout her career.  Moving her way through genres and eras, Mitski has experimented with orchestral strings, punk, pop and indie rock. Her sonic variety may be a representation of her growth and […]

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 […]

The Anticipation of Travel Last month my husband and I were supposed to travel to Sofia, Bulgaria. We had our bags packed, and our friends awaiting our arrival. And of course, with the anticipation of travel, I started reflecting on […]

As a Mexican immigrant who has spent most of her life in Colorado, Diana Castro is a cross-cultural illustration. FROM A LOVING HOME Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico to a lawyer father and administrator mother, Castro found joy in […]

Religion did not make us monogamous If you missed Polyamory Relationships Part II — Relationships Evolved, you can read it here. Researchers in Europe, Canada and the United States are discussing monogamy as colonial sexuality. Today some adults examine how they […]

With a soul described as nomadic, Pamela Blattner is a citizen of the world striving to live her best life as a blended Latina. Born in Aarau, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Peruvian father, Blattner leads a mobile life […]