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Rachel Ehredt and Kainoa Smith have had completely different experiences in life. One grew up to be a Third Culture Adult (TCA) and the other grew up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK). In this three-part series, we take a […]

Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna chooses to express both herself and her faith with clothing such as the hijab. There’s an expectation for women singers and pop stars to flaunt their bodies in often-revealing outfits. Maybe they simply feel the need to […]

Shonda Rhimes is a powerful screenwriter, producer and author known for her ABC shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder — all shows with power-leading female characters. Rhimes breaks free from the traditional female narrative and […]

“Lion,” a 2016 Oscar-nominated film, perfectly demonstrates the feeling of loneliness that plagues Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adoptees and adults. Many Adult TCKs struggle to find a sense of belonging in the culture of the geographical location they reside in, […]

Reaching the top 10 song charts in eight countries, Alice Merton’s “No Roots” made waves. Within the lyrics, Merton’s feelings regarding her Third Culture Kid (TCK) lifestyle are prominent. This song about not having a home or sense of belonging […]

Maintaining a global perspective while exercising cultural coexistence is necessary when comparing and contrasting the unique qualities between two fashion cultures such as Nigeria and the United States. For this research, I have conducted an interview with a friend who […]

Nathan Walker was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK, and grew up in Australia where he first began to play hockey. The movie “The Mighty Ducks” was his inspiration to play the sport, Walker told ABC 7 News. After he watched […]

Nadia Owusu is an author and Third Culture Kid (TCK) who has lived in five countries as a child. She reflects on her experiences and hardships in her memoir “Aftershocks.” Among us everyday are people who have survived and lived […]