Characteristics and Repatriation Issues of Third Culture Kids

Abstract

This article reviews the pertinent literature on the phenomenon of third culture kids--their characteristics, the repatriation issues they may face, and the assistance they may need to succeed in college.

Keywords

• third culture kids (tck)
• underserved
• population
• u.s. department of commerce
• university community
• characteristics
• repatriation
• adjustment