I am an American citizen, but I was raised in five different countries: the United States, Guatemala, France, Bolivia, and Austria. I lived outside of the United States from when I was seven years old until when I was eighteen years old, which I spent most of my childhood as a Third Culture Kid. After returning to the […]
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Spring has arrived in my part of the world – sorry to those of you who still wake up to snow. One activity my husband and I really enjoy during this time of year is hiking. We’re not the extreme backpack-trekking-through-forests-and-conquering-mountains types. Though we like being out in nature and it’s something we want our kids to enjoy
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I moved from Mestre, a town near Venice, to Washington, DC ten years ago with a lot of excitement and expectation about my new life. However, one nagging feeling tapped me on the shoulder even then: I knew that I would have seriously missed my beloved Carnevale, in my opinion the best celebration the city of Venice has
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“Leaving my old country, my grandfather and my friends was so sudden that I wanted to stay silent forever” in Geraldo Geraldo is a sensitive and inquisitive boy whose whole world is uprooted as he suddenly moves to another country and is immersed into a new culture. His initial reaction is withdrawal and silence, as
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Many expat* or internationally living families spend the holiday season travelling, visiting family, packing, un-packing and re-packing constantly. When thinking about gifts our families will receive during this time, many http://iga.edu/cheapest-essay-writing-service/ of us parents start gasping… How much space do we need to leave for presents in the car trunk, suitcases etc.? What saved our
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