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How Being Late Can Grow Your Cultural Fluency

Most of us probably come from a Western culture that highly values time. It’s a commodity—a limited resource. It is one... Read More

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Interview with a Grown-Up TCK

Abbie is about to move overseas to live and teach in Asia. But it won’t be her first time living overseas. She grew up... Read More

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The Gift of the Humble Faux Pas

It was my first time leaving North America. I was 18 and so excited for the experiences waiting on the other side of... Read More

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4 Challenges of Langauge Learning: And why it’s worth it anyway

Language is at the center of nearly every part of life. Whether the words roll off the tongue or flow from fingertips... Read More

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10 Ways Teaching English Overseas Will Change You Forever

It’s never easy to step into a new opportunity, but as you venture out of your comfort zone, you’ll gain much more than... Read More

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When a TCK Returns

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

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Language Blunders

The ability to laugh at yourself is critical when you move to another country, especially when you start to learn a new... Read More

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How Growing up Overseas Has Opened My Eyes

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

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Enjoying the Spectacle

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

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I Think I Might be a Little Crazy

Today I’m traveling back to Asia. After a sleepless night, I woke up this morning with a paralyzing thought… “Who does... Read More

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Building Friendships in Challenging Places

One of the great joys of living and working overseas is the opportunity to build friendships and interact with the... Read More

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