third culture kid

In this fun-filled, information-rich episode, Doni welcomes Amanda Bates — founder of TheBlackExpat.com and host of the Global Chatter Podcast. Through ubiquitous laughter, they discuss the obvious and not-so-obvious experiences of being culturally dimensional within and outside of both the […]

In Part 2 of this series on Missionary Kid Ian Contival, he talks about the culture shock of moving back “home” to the United States after having lived in Taiwan since the age of 2. While living in Taiwan, Ian […]

In the first of this two-part series, we meet Ian Contival, a Missionary Kid who grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. For Ian Contival, growing up as a Missionary Kid in Taipei, Taiwan from ages 2 to 17 meant that he […]

In Part 1 of this series, we met TCK James Douglas, who spent part of his formative years in the United Arab Emirates. Part 2 covers the idea of being thrown into a life with more responsibility is what makes a […]

If you think about your friend group there is likely someone that fills the title Third Culture Kid (TCK) or at least cross-cultured. As the world becomes more globalized, people are beginning to experience different cultures for extended periods. Millennials and Generation Z […]

Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is misconceived to be something one “moves past” but it is something that has a lasting impact on how you view the world, for a majority of one’s adult life. I am […]

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 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 […]