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Transition is a fact of life in international schools, and UWCSEA is no different. As parents, students and educators, we can all aid the in process that leads to meaningful departures and exciting new beginnings.
Transition is a fact of life in international schools, and UWCSEA is no different. As parents, students and educators, we can all aid the in process that leads to meaningful departures and exciting new beginnings.
"A third culture kid is an individual who, having spent a significant part of their developmental years in a culture other than their parents' home culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Elements from each culture are incorporates in the life experience, but the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar experience?" Third Culture Kids- Growing Up Among Worlds
Websites
Websites
LINKS
LINKS
This article explains the various phases of transition.
BOOKS
BOOKS
This is the definitive book that will help to explain the world of a TCK (Third Culture Kids) and answer many questions about growing up outside your home culture for ATCK's (Adult Third Culture Kids). We use their RAFT framework from chapter 14 in explaining the process to students.
VIDEOS
VIDEOS
Building Identity as a Third Culture Kid | Erik Vyhmeister | TEDxAndrewsUniversity
Building Identity as a Third Culture Kid | Erik Vyhmeister | TEDxAndrewsUniversity
Erik Vyhmeister explains what it means to be a Third Culture Kid, and why this matters in an increasingly connected world. Having grown up across four continents, Erik Vyhmeister shares his experience as a Third Culture Kid both abroad and returning "home" to the United States.
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