Today’s world is more diverse and digital than it has ever been and that’s amazing because what it means is that we have to potential to connect more with others as well as become more aware [...]
Culture arrests all of our senses. It’s not only the sights of a breathtaking landscape, but the distinct smell of the land and its flora and fauna or pollution, the tastes of a dish, and the [...]
Chances are that if you work for a large organization, you work with people from diverse backgrounds be it their ethnicity, culture or religion. The presence of these cultural differences in [...]
I first left the country ten years ago. At the time, I was twelve years old and completely unaware of the impact that trip would have on the rest of my life. I visited Guatemala City on a service [...]
I’m just like everyone else. I’ve strived and suffered, sobbed and triumphed, been amazed and horrified and awed, occasionally at the same time. Sometimes, when we’re in our own [...]
Hey third culture kids, I know you might have or still experience the following set of emotions. Identity crisis, alienation and loneliness But did you know that you have so many advantages as [...]
(Photo by ziora.de) ‘…oh, so do you play ‘Indian’ music’ ? ‘…hey, was wondering if you could play some tabla for me..or sitar..’ ‘..I really dig the [...]
Running your business in a culturally diverse environment and global village can be difficult but it can be done. Some companies are realizing this and have undertaken special awareness programs [...]
Do you have wanderlust? Do you love exploring different places or does staying in one place for a long time make you restless? Chances are that you are probably a global nomad. You probably don‘t [...]
Do you feel depressed when you try to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds and fail miserably? It is not just your case but many third culture individuals face the same [...]