TCK

These actors are standing up for representation in their work and are using their platforms to discuss the issues that TCKs face every day.

Traveling while serving in the military allows for multiple opportunities to explore a certain culture. Someone may wish to settle down in a country they were stationed in after they retire. Or, there is a chance someone may continue to […]

Traveling internationally for fun and leisure results in wonderful memories that last a lifetime, yet the same experiences can be had if one’s job is involved, especially if it’s in the military. Experiencing a new culture, exploring new landscapes, and […]

(This post is dedicated to my mother and the third in a series about Third Culture Kids and Third Culture Adults. Read the previous articles here and here.) “Where are you from” is a question some of us can answer […]

(This is the second part in a three-part series. Read the first entry here.) The biggest culture shock At 21 years old, Jay Sidan has traveled to 10 countries and counting. Born in Long Island, N.Y., U.S.A., he spent a […]

AJ Zilinsky is a Military B.R.A.T. whose father served in the U.S. Air Force, so he and his family moved every time they got stationed somewhere new. AJ has lived in England, California, New Mexico, Florida, Wyoming, and Colorado, staying […]

“There, There” is a novel published by Tommy Orange in 2018. Being Orange’s first published novel, he received high praise for the riveting storytelling and themes related to urban native identity. Orange identifies as part of the Cheyenne and Arapaho […]

Identity is a dynamic and often complex part of people’s lives. At some point, everyone struggles with their sense of identity. This is particularly true for multicultural individuals. If everyday people struggle with this, one might wonder how a professional […]