Monday, September 28, 2009

Attention all TCKs! (and CCKs)

I have been interviewing NYC-based TCKs lately and want to extend my invite to the rest of you. The video is for the documentary film I am currently putting together.
Everyone will be credited in the film and programs of course! If you live in the NYC area, I would love to set up a time to interview you in person. In person interviews are much more efficient b/c I also ask other questions in addition to the following questions. I am very interested in YOUR story. If you want to share YOUR story with other TCKs/CCKs this is an outlet for you to do so.

Guidelines:
-Please make sure there is enough light.

-Talk clearly and enunciate every word loudly into an external microphone or the built-in microphone to your camera/computer.

-Fuzzy videos will not be included in the final film.

-Upload all videos to Vimeo.com - sign up for an account, its free. I can download the .mov or quicktime movie version directly from the site.

-Please title the video your name followed by AHDanceCo. example: Alaine Handa AHDanceCo

-Send me the link at ahdancecompany@gmail.com


Here are your list of questions:


1. What is your name?


2. Where were you born?


3. What is your heritage?


4. Where have you lived & how long at each place?


5. What is your definition of "home" and how is it different from those around you?


6. Where do you consider "home" and why?


7. Do you have interests in the following: foreign languages, international
relations, travelling, international politics, different cultures of the
world, etc... Yes/No
If so, do you think your background has helped you develop these interests?


8. What are your thoughts on globalization? Current political situation?


9. How are your thoughts on world affairs different from those around you?


10. Do you plan on incorporating a large amount of travel with your career?


11. Any last comments to future Third Culture Kids/Cross Culture Kids, any words of wisdom?

2 comments:

  1. 1. What is your name?
    Miyon

    2. Where were you born?
    South Korea

    3. What is your heritage?
    Korean

    4. Where have you lived & how long at each place?

    Not in a chronological order due to travels between countries:
    Korea - 6 years
    Japan - 6 years
    Hong Kong - 2.5 years
    New Zealand 0.5 years
    U.S.A. - 8 years

    5. What is your definition of "home" and how is it different from those around you?
    home is where i feel most comfortable. it is a place where i can meet my friends in the local area. it doesn't have to be a home from childhood. but it is the good memories that make me nostalgic and i call them homes.

    6. Where do you consider "home" and why?
    i consider my currrent home to be where i am now and where my friends currently live. whereever i go it is my being that carry with me. it is the relationships with others that tie me to the common experience associated with them.

    7. Do you have interests in the following: foreign languages, international
    relations, travelling, international politics, different cultures of the
    world, etc... Yes/No
    If so, do you think your background has helped you develop these interests?

    definitely. i am majoring in international studies; i speak 3 languages fluently and took foreign language courses in 3 languages during college years. i studied abroad and traveled on my own, and am usually the first one to welcome new people (both international and domestic) that i meet on campus.


    8. What are your thoughts on globalization? Current political situation?
    globalization is not something new. it's been there for thousands of years, if not longer. but i see that third culture kids are increasing in number and that will change the political dynamic as it already has including the Obama administration team.

    9. How are your thoughts on world affairs different from those around you?
    that world affairs is related to borders and how we define borders is tied to the political economy.

    10. Do you plan on incorporating a large amount of travel with your career?
    i will ultimately. i plan to work in the US and later in China, but i also would like to travel extensively in the future years that follow

    11. Any last comments to future Third Culture Kids/Cross Culture Kids, any words of wisdom?

    TCKs are unique but we are human just like everyone else. we aren't special because we all are whether TCK/CCK or not. Follow your passion and you will be amazed at what you have accomplished.

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  2. *TCK's aren't special because we all are whether TCK/CCK or not.

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