Third Culture Kids
As I embark on a new leadership journey in Germany, after having spent the last 5 years in Spain, my mind is full of questions, wonder, excitement, and worry. I'm working hard on being a bit of a risk taker, however, I realize my risks (decisions) have an impact on more that just me and my partner. We have to think about our 7-year old son. One of the biggest questions I have right now is, am I doing the right thing for my son. My son has spent the last 5 years here in Barcelona and it is all he remembers. However when people ask him where he is from, he says, "Chicago." He's well on his way to being bilingual in English and Spanish thanks to our strong language program at ASB, in addition to his involvement in dance and music in the local community. Now, after one of most challenging years, we're asking him to move outside of his comfort zone, join a new school, enrol in activities in German, and most of all say goodbye to the only friends he's known.