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Actors You Might Not Know are TCKs
Whether we see it or not, there are Third Culture Kids (TCKs) all around us. Some would be surprised to learn how many how many of them became famous actors. Here are five: 1. Scott Foley Scott Foley is a […]
Yuna: ‘I’m Not Oppressed; I’m Free’
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 Normalizing Diversity in Television
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 […]
The Movie ‘Lion’ is an Illustration of the Struggle of Finding Home for Adoptees
“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, […]
Alice Merton’s ‘No Roots’ is Uplifting, Uniting, and Nomadic
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 […]
Cultural Coexistence of Dress and Fashion in Nigeria- Part 1 of 3
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 […]
Military Brat Brynne Adams Grows Up Moving Around the U.S.A.- Part 3 of 3
Brynne Adams had to adapt to each place she lived as she grew up a Military Brat in the U.S.A. A sense of home toward a physical place was often changing and learning the ways of new places was hard. […]
Being a TCK is Sometimes a Challenge for Olympic Athletes
Olympic athletes have the opportunity to prove their abilities and represent their nation. Above all, the Olympics are a time when many feel a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm for their country. However, for some athletes, the relationship held […]