third culture kid

As a young child in Santiago, Chile, where I lived near my father’s family, I learned Spanish and English simultaneously and was always encouraged to make art. My Chilean father and American mother ran a theater company there with players from many different countries.

From Greece to The World Starting an inter-cultural family and adopting a transient lifestyle is not always easy. Making that choice; taking the plunge into Third Culture Adult-hood is something that few truly understand. But those who find themselves in […]

Adult Third Culture Kid Traciana Graves is committed to changing the world through her Visionary Leader Network.

The first time I met Erin Perperoglou, she asked me where I was from. So, of course, the inevitable “Third Culture Kid” conversation came up. She was so engaged and interested in wanting to hear my perspective of growing up […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learning a new language requires motivation, many mistakes, repetition and energy. The region where I live, Andalucía, has a very strong accent. Spanish words that I have known since elementary school became foreign to me until I was able to […]

Remembering Fall: As a Third Culture Kid, for as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite season. Something about the overcast skies and the way the air suddenly smells crisp always strikes me as comforting. I love […]