Third Culture Kids can often have a difficult transition to University. Tina Quick, founder of International Family Transitions, has written a book titled, “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition” In part one of this three part interview, Tina shares a bit of her own experience as a TCK. She also shares the inspiration behind “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition” and what is covered in the book. This interview is also broken down into three parts if you don’t have the time to listen to the entire interview.
In Hobson's Counselor Connection, October 2009 Issue Tina Quick wrote the article, Helping International Students Understand American Values. Click here to read the full article.
AN EXCERPT: "Shared history and geography often give rise to the perceptions that become incorporated into a nation's identity. Although America's communal history is relatively short, many U.S.-born citizens inherently display values that are rooted in historical events. As with any culture, Americans have distinguishable values that international students should try to understand so they can successfully adjust. While there are many American perceptions and behaviors that are worthy of discussion, the focus of this article is on five attributes of Americans that sometimes result in confusion or even clashes with members of outside cultures."
Michele Mischler speaks to Tina Quick from International Family Transitions and pyschologist Michèle O’Donnell about so-called ’third-culture kids’, a term coined in the 1950s in a study of expat cultures.
SEMINAR ON UNIVERSITY TRANSITION
On Saturday February 14th 2009 (9:30-16:30) La Chât will be hosting a one-day “Transition/Re-entry Seminar” for all graduating students.
