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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 […]
SERIES: Part 1of 3 – Vanquish the TCK Blues: Overcoming Loneliness
As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), you understand sometimes feelings of sadness and isolation need to be dealt with because of your mobile lifestyle. Having to adapt to new cultures and environments sometimes leads to moments uncertainty about our own identities […]
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 […]
The Top 5 International Music Festivals TCKs Should Visit
As international mobile people, TCKs have more opportunities than some to attend some of the world’s best live music. With festival season upon us, you might want to check out your summer travel plans to see if you can attend […]
5 Reasons TCK Kobe Bryant is one of the World’s Most Famous Athletes
Kobe Bryant is a recently retired National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star whose name is known worldwide. While he holds numerous records in the NBA, it isn’t the talent that makes his name so recognizable. Here are 5 reasons why Kobe […]
TCK Choreographer Miguel Azcue at Vancouver International Dance Festival
Choreographer Miguel Azcue beautifully combined elements of Cuban and Scandinavian dance in his double-header presentation of Crisalida and Possible Impossible at this year’s Vancouver International Dance Festival on March 11 and 12. Over the course of four years, Azcue traveled […]
How to Find the TCK Community Online
If you’re trying to be a part of the TCK community, it can sometimes be hard to find, if you don’t know where to look! Even I, a child of the technological age, struggled to find this community online. A […]
Must Read: 4 meaningful reads for TCKs
Third Culture Kids, or TCKs, grow up in a unique environment constantly changing their surroundings and evolving their personalities. Despite the constant change, the TCK community has progressed to develop a multitude of material that caters towards the needs of its members. […]