Third Culture Kit

🎙 Episode 8: 📖🇰🇷
 In this episode, I am joined by Jerome de Wit, professor of Korean and East Asian Studies at the University of Vienna, for a deep dive into Korean history. We explore Korea’s colonial past, Japan’s selective approach to teaching pre-1945 history, and how these gaps shape national identity today. We talk about why younger generations of Koreans are trying to move beyond old narra...

🎙 Episode 7: 🍷🗺️💻
 ☀️ In meiner ersten Episode nach der Sommerpause melde ich mich mit einem besonderen Gast: Amir, ein Multitalent mit einem wandelnden Lebenslauf. Von den Anfängen im Familienbistro über Tourguiding und Webdesign bis hin zu Public Speaking – er hat vieles ausprobiert und noch mehr gelernt. Wir sprechen über Kommunikationsbarrieren mit seinem Vater, arabische Identität und darüb...

🎙 Episode 6: 🇰🇷🤷🏻🇦🇹 In this episode, I sit down with Joonsun, a Korean native from Wonju, for an interesting conversation about the cultural contrasts between Korea and Austria. From his experiences with Korea’s school system and work culture to Austria’s “efficient” bureaucracy. How well he has adapted to Austrian culture after 6 years—and what still catches him off guard. Plus, find out which...

🎙 Episode 5: 🇺🇸➡️🇧🇦 Born in the U.S. to a Bosnian refugee mother, Emina shares what it was like to move from America to a small town in Bosnia. From hermit crabs and language barriers to generational trauma and identity struggles, she opens up about the challenges along the way. Discover how her mother’s sacrifices shaped her path—and whether she sees herself returning to Bosnia again. Tune in to...

🎙 Episode 4: Gi-Suk, ein echtes Wienerkind mit koreanischen Wurzeln, spricht über seine Kindheit in Wien, den Druck und die Pflichten seiner Jugendzeit und koreanische Sprachhürden. Er erzählt, wie der "Star-Barkeeper aus Korea" geboren wurde, wie er schließlich im Ministerium gelandet ist – und welchen Künstler er sich immer in der Wurlitzer-Sendung gewünscht hat. Freut euch auf viele witzige Ane...

🎙️ Episode 3: On this episode, I’m joined by Mara, who moved to Vienna all the way from Mongolia in 2012 to pursue a career in life sciences. We explore the challenges of working in this field—especially in research—and her reasons for stepping away to potentially pursue something even cooler! Plus, Mara shares a fun throwback to her teenage years, including a secret crush on a pair of famous Germ...

🎙️ Episode 2: In this episode, Brian—a good friend and captivating storyteller—shares stories about his Nigerian background and growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Peckham, London. He reflects on how he became obsessed with basketball, his encounters with NBA superstars, and the "life-changing" advice that helped him pursue his goals. Brian also opens up about his deep passion for music and h...

🎙️ Episode 1: 🇦🇹✈️🇰🇷 In der allerersten Folge erzählt meine Schwester Ria von ihrer Zeit in Korea, ihren Erfahrungen als Teil einer koreanischen Familie und davon, was es bedeutet, zwischen zwei Kulturen zu leben. Sie berichtet von den Herausforderungen des Alltags und den vielen Nuancen der koreanischen Kultur, mit denen sie sich auseinandersetzen musste. Eine sehr persönliche und vielleicht auch...

Another podcast!? Yes, a good one (hopefully)! Welcome to "Third Culture Kit", your podcast about culture, identity, and all the misunderstandings in between. Expect personal stories, lived experiences, and honest conversations with people of diverse backgrounds who, like me, have stories worth sharing.