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  • Wednesday, August 12: First Day of School
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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Illustration by Jane Nam.

Being Othered: Not A Local, Not A Foreigner

Jane Nam, Mikey Pierog, Alyssa Chang, and Jade Lee March 29, 2022
“Where are you from?” It's a simple question, but there are some people who hesitate to answer. These individuals might be what’s known as “third culture kids". They belong to everywhere but nowhere. A third culture kid is someone who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents’ culture. This concept was introduced by the American sociologist Ruth Hill Useem, based on her kids’ own experiences. Simply put, TCKs (Third Culture Kids) have lived in more than one country for a significant period as they grew up.
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