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Dec 21, 2023 People English Culture life Teacher Language Academics

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Apr 29, 2021 Culture travel plans overseas preparation

A nagging pressure tightens around the back of your neck, spreading across your shoulders. Your thoughts are muddled:... Read More

Apr 6, 2021 People Culture travel life laos

April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New... Read More

Mar 9, 2021 Culture foreigner TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

TCK /tēsēkā/ noun: Third Culture Kid; someone who lived a part, or all, of their childhood in a culture(s) or... Read More

Aug 31, 2020 People Culture travel life food china Chinese

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds... Read More

Aug 13, 2020 Culture development travel life foreigner overseas TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

Anndrea Scroggins Thirteen years of my life were spent in Southeast Asia. During that time, I was a minority. I had... Read More

Jul 20, 2020 People Culture travel foreigner

One of the greatest treasures in my life is the kindergarten that sits between the gate to my apartment complex and the... Read More

Jun 22, 2020 People English History Culture Vietnam

Vietnam includes over fifty recognized ethnic groups. The majority ethnic group is the Kinh (pronounced similarly to... Read More

Jun 15, 2020 People English History Mongolia Culture

Mongolia has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Throughout its history, Mongolia has been both the conqueror... Read More