March 17, 2012 • 2 notes
84. Saskia Fitzgerald Sandlund What advice would you give to other Third Culture Kids? Be tough and make the most of life. Try not to be sentimental or let all the moves and missing friends from other places get to you. Enjoy your life at the moment and make the most of every opportunity; life will probably never present them to you again. No use being sad when you could be out having a crazy fun time :) Born In: Perth, AustraliaLived In: Australia, Sweden, China, USAHope To Live In: Somewhere exciting and culturally and historically rich :) I’d love Germany or France or Beijing or New York. But I’m fine with wherever the wind blows me :)

84. Saskia Fitzgerald Sandlund

What advice would you give to other Third Culture Kids?
Be tough and make the most of life. Try not to be sentimental or let all the moves and missing friends from other places get to you. Enjoy your life at the moment and make the most of every opportunity; life will probably never present them to you again. No use being sad when you could be out having a crazy fun time :)

Born In: Perth, Australia
Lived In: Australia, Sweden, China, USA
Hope To Live In: Somewhere exciting and culturally and historically rich :) I’d love Germany or France or Beijing or New York. But I’m fine with wherever the wind blows me :)

March 17, 2012 • 3 notes
83. Rafika Intania http://rafikatells.wordpress.com  What advice would you give to other Third Culture Kids?If you feel that you are different any where you are even in your “home” country and restless because you have to re-adapt wherever you stay, don’t worry—You are not alone. And you are unique, because not everyone has this great opportunity. Born In: Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaRaised In/ Lived In: Indonesia, Dar Es Salaam, Switzerland, Finland, and SurinameHope To Live In: New Zealand

83. Rafika Intania 
http://rafikatells.wordpress.com 

What advice would you give to other Third Culture Kids?
If you feel that you are different any where you are even in your “home” country and restless because you have to re-adapt wherever you stay, don’t worry—You are not alone. And you are unique, because not everyone has this great opportunity.

Born In: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Raised In/ Lived In: Indonesia, Dar Es Salaam, Switzerland, Finland, and Suriname
Hope To Live In: New Zealand

March 17, 2012 • 1 note
82. Sarah Kreitzer http://ohsimplelife.tumblr.com  What’s the best thing about being a Third Culture Kid? Being a part of something bigger than myself. People talk about travelling Europe, but for me, being in Asia is a completely different adventure. What people don’t see about being a TCK is the beautiful chance at witnessing another culture…To be in the midst that is absolutely priceless.  Born in: MississippiRaised in: North CarolinaLived in: Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Korea, The PhilippinesHope to live in: somewhere with mountains, trees and people with accents

82. Sarah Kreitzer 
http://ohsimplelife.tumblr.com 

What’s the best thing about being a Third Culture Kid? 
Being a part of something bigger than myself. People talk about travelling Europe, but for me, being in Asia is a completely different adventure. What people don’t see about being a TCK is the beautiful chance at witnessing another culture…To be in the midst that is absolutely priceless. 

Born in: Mississippi
Raised in: North Carolina
Lived in: Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Korea, The Philippines
Hope to live in: somewhere with mountains, trees and people with accents

December 4, 2011
81. Hyun Joo Oh What’s one thing you wish other people understood about you?It’s not that I’m not thankful for being as globalized as I am. But sometimes, I just wish I only had one place to call home, one bunch of people to call friends, one language to get by, and one interest to explore. Born In: Seoul, South Korea Raised In: Hong Kong Lived In: Seoul, South Korea; Chicago, IL, USA; Hong Kong; Berkeley, CA, USA Hope To Live In: Home - wherever that is.

81. Hyun Joo Oh

What’s one thing you wish other people understood about you?
It’s not that I’m not thankful for being as globalized as I am. But sometimes, I just wish I only had one place to call home, one bunch of people to call friends, one language to get by, and one interest to explore.

Born In: Seoul, South Korea
Raised In: Hong Kong
Lived In: Seoul, South Korea; Chicago, IL, USA; Hong Kong; Berkeley, CA, USA
Hope To Live In: Home - wherever that is.

December 4, 2011
80. Anna Patricia Reyes Gregoriobehance.net/annagregorio  What’s the worst thing about being a Third Culture Kid?Not really having a sense of belonging. It feels like you’re always stuck between two worlds, not being able to pinpoint where home is. As you get older, you get restless, making it that much more difficult to settle in one place or country. Born In: Manila, PhilippinesRaised In: Jakarta, IndonesiaLived In: Manila, Jakarta, Amman, SingaporeHope To Live In: London, Paris, Manila or wherever the wind blows

80. Anna Patricia Reyes Gregorio
behance.net/annagregorio 

What’s the worst thing about being a Third Culture Kid?
Not really having a sense of belonging. It feels like you’re always stuck between two worlds, not being able to pinpoint where home is. As you get older, you get restless, making it that much more difficult to settle in one place or country.

Born In: Manila, Philippines
Raised In: Jakarta, Indonesia
Lived In: Manila, Jakarta, Amman, Singapore
Hope To Live In: London, Paris, Manila or wherever the wind blows


December 4, 2011
79. Erin Sinogbahttp://flavors.me/erinsinogba  What does being a TCK mean to you?  A nuanced identity and worldview.  An appreciation of and commitment to diversity.  Global connectedness.  Profound wanderlust.  Finding a sense of belonging with people, not to social or political constructs.  Able to find love wherever you go, but always missing the ones you leave behind.  A fragmented whole.  A paradox. Born In: South Korea Raised In: South Korea, Philippines, Grenada Lived In: South Korea, Philippines, Grenada, U.S.A. Hope To Live In: Wherever life takes me

79. Erin Sinogba
http://flavors.me/erinsinogba 

What does being a TCK mean to you?  A nuanced identity and worldview.  An appreciation of and commitment to diversity.  Global connectedness.  Profound wanderlust.  Finding a sense of belonging with people, not to social or political constructs.  Able to find love wherever you go, but always missing the ones you leave behind.  A fragmented whole.  A paradox.

Born In: South Korea
Raised In: South Korea, Philippines, Grenada
Lived In: South Korea, Philippines, Grenada, U.S.A.
Hope To Live In: Wherever life takes me

December 4, 2011 • 1 note
78. Rebecca Hsieh Why are you proud to be a Third Culture Kid?My parents are Taiwanese, but I’m not. I’m American, but I’m not. Once I stay in a foreign country, I become a foreigner and a local at the same time, so why would or should I claim to be from one place when I’m actually from four? I belong nowhere, yet I belong everywhere I lay down my hat; sometimes I need a visa to go home, but that’s completely fine. Constant moving gives me the ability and opportunity to learn multiple languages authentically and efficiently—I’m sixteen, I’m trilingual, and I’m learning my fourth! Born in: Kirkland, WA, USARaised in: Bellevue (WA, USA), Redmond (WA, USA), Edison (NJ, USA), Brisbane (QLD, AUSTRALIA)Lived In: Bellevue, Redmond, Edison, Taichung (TAIWAN), Brisbane, Taipei (TAIWAN), and I’ve been to Hong Kong and London so many times it feels like I lived thereVisited: Canada, Panama, China, Japan, ThailandHope To Live In: Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, USA, UK, Australia, Italy, Brasil, Afghanistan, Morocco…basically everywhere.

78. Rebecca Hsieh

Why are you proud to be a Third Culture Kid?
My parents are Taiwanese, but I’m not. I’m American, but I’m not. Once I stay in a foreign country, I become a foreigner and a local at the same time, so why would or should I claim to be from one place when I’m actually from four? I belong nowhere, yet I belong everywhere I lay down my hat; sometimes I need a visa to go home, but that’s completely fine. Constant moving gives me the ability and opportunity to learn multiple languages authentically and efficiently—I’m sixteen, I’m trilingual, and I’m learning my fourth!

Born in: Kirkland, WA, USA
Raised in: Bellevue (WA, USA), Redmond (WA, USA), Edison (NJ, USA), Brisbane (QLD, AUSTRALIA)
Lived In: Bellevue, Redmond, Edison, Taichung (TAIWAN), Brisbane, Taipei (TAIWAN), and I’ve been to Hong Kong and London so many times it feels like I lived there
Visited: Canada, Panama, China, Japan, Thailand
Hope To Live In: Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, USA, UK, Australia, Italy, Brasil, Afghanistan, Morocco…basically everywhere.

December 4, 2011
77. Alex Bostian How has being a TCK changed my life?  Being a third culture kid has opened my eyes up to the cultures and people outside of the Unites States.  It’s given me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise, and has changed my life for the best. Born In:  USA (to an American dad and half French mom)Raised In: USA/Dominican RepublicLived In: USA (EVERYWHERE!!)/Dominican RepublicHope To Live In:  Paris; County Cork, Ireland; Tanzania; Bangkok, Patagonia, Chile/Argentina; British Columbia; Morocco, Barcelona; New Zealand, India.  

77. Alex Bostian

How has being a TCK changed my life?  
Being a third culture kid has opened my eyes up to the cultures and people outside of the Unites States.  It’s given me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise, and has changed my life for the best.

Born In:  USA (to an American dad and half French mom)
Raised In: USA/Dominican Republic
Lived In: USA (EVERYWHERE!!)/Dominican Republic
Hope To Live In:  Paris; County Cork, Ireland; Tanzania; Bangkok, Patagonia, Chile/Argentina; British Columbia; Morocco, Barcelona; New Zealand, India.  

December 4, 2011 • 1 note
76. Miranda Kuykendallhttp://scribessword.blogspot.com/  What has being a Third Culture Kid taught you?I’ve learned so much about different people, cultures, and languages. The world is such a kaleidoscope; all people have to do is look through it with different eyes. Born In: PennsylvaniaRaised In: South Carolina, Texas, Mexico, HondurasLived In: Pennsylvania, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas, Mexico, Honduras, Georgia (U.S.)Hope To Live In: China

76. Miranda Kuykendall
http://scribessword.blogspot.com/ 

What has being a Third Culture Kid taught you?
I’ve learned so much about different people, cultures, and languages. The world is such a kaleidoscope; all people have to do is look through it with different eyes.

Born In: Pennsylvania
Raised In: South Carolina, Texas, Mexico, Honduras
Lived In: Pennsylvania, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas, Mexico, Honduras, Georgia (U.S.)
Hope To Live In: China

December 4, 2011 • 2 notes
75. NaEun Parkhttp://naeunpark.wordpress.com http://summerinsea.wordpress.com  What has being a Third Culture Kid taught you? To be brave, and to go out of my boundaries - not limiting myself to one location for comfort. I can leave, and adapt anywhere. However, the biggest thing it has taught, quoting Paulo Coelho, is, “No experience is ever wasted.” I’ve tried new things, faced new challenges, and have not once, regretted. Born In: Seoul, South KoreaRaised In: Phnom Penh, CambodiaLived In: Korea, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, USA (Boston)Hope To Live In: Anywhere in the world

75. NaEun Park
http://naeunpark.wordpress.com 
http://summerinsea.wordpress.com 

What has being a Third Culture Kid taught you?

To be brave, and to go out of my boundaries - not limiting myself to one location for comfort. I can leave, and adapt anywhere. However, the biggest thing it has taught, quoting Paulo Coelho, is, “No experience is ever wasted.” I’ve tried new things, faced new challenges, and have not once, regretted.

Born In: Seoul, South Korea
Raised In: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Lived In: Korea, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, USA (Boston)
Hope To Live In: Anywhere in the world

December 4, 2011
74. Osaebea Yaa Amoako What does being a TCK mean to you? Being a TCK means that my experiences are recognized and valued. That my awkwardness is also the norm and that there are others  like me out there that I am yet to find.Born in: SwazilandRaised in: SwazilandLived in: Swaziland, USAHope to live in: Japan, Ghana, Zambia, The UK

74. Osaebea Yaa Amoako

What does being a TCK mean to you?

Being a TCK means that my experiences are recognized and valued. That my awkwardness is also the norm and that there are others  like me out there that I am yet to find.

Born in: Swaziland
Raised in: Swaziland
Lived in: Swaziland, USA
Hope to live in: Japan, Ghana, Zambia, The UK

December 4, 2011
73. Melissa Steckler How has being a TCK changed your life?Being a TCK has brought a dogged longing of all the places and people and food I have loved and lost (I’m talking to you, chicken rice); yet the diverse experiences, open-mindedness, and skill of adaptability are invaluable and I’ll be forever thankful to my parents. Born In: Great Falls, VirginiaRaised In: Virginia, SingaporeLived In: Virginia, Singapore (twice), San Diego, Sydney AustraliaHope To Live In: To be determined! If I had my way I’d be paid to split my time between at least two or three countries…

73. Melissa Steckler

How has being a TCK changed your life?
Being a TCK has brought a dogged longing of all the places and people and food I have loved and lost (I’m talking to you, chicken rice); yet the diverse experiences, open-mindedness, and skill of adaptability are invaluable and I’ll be forever thankful to my parents.

Born In: Great Falls, Virginia
Raised In: Virginia, Singapore
Lived In: Virginia, Singapore (twice), San Diego, Sydney Australia
Hope To Live In: To be determined! If I had my way I’d be paid to split my time between at least two or three countries…