A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents' culture. The TCK frequently builds relationships to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership of any. Although elements from each culture may be assimilated into the TCK's life experience, the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar background. Below is a video clip about Third Culture Kid identity produced by Adrian Bautista, a student at Georgetown University who graduated from Singapore American School, a sister school of my high school in Taiwan; the video involves one of the alumni from my school as well.
I am Alvin Choi from Seoul, South Korea. Ever since I was 13, I moved out of my native country and have been a global nomad. During my dad's dispatch as a sojourning officer, I have enjoyed the privileges of moving around different countries such as China, Taiwan and the United States. My time abroad includes - 6 months in San Diego, 1 year in Shanghai, 4 years in Taipei, and I currently attend Emory University in Atlanta, while my parents reside in Beijing.
Through the autoethnography project in English 101 class, I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to contemplate on the journey as a Third Culture Kid for past 5 years, explore my personal experience and connect this autobiographical story to wilder cultural, political, and social meanings and understandings. Below are links to interviews I have conducted with my friends who are also TCKs.
Through the autoethnography project in English 101 class, I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to contemplate on the journey as a Third Culture Kid for past 5 years, explore my personal experience and connect this autobiographical story to wilder cultural, political, and social meanings and understandings. Below are links to interviews I have conducted with my friends who are also TCKs.