Isolated Internationals guest blogpost by Tina Quick.

http://www.isolatedinternationals.com/uncategorized/leave-well-to-enter-well-four-raft-logs-you-need/

There are four things I honestly feel that if every global nomad knew before making the transition to university, he or she would have a much smoother adjustment. Read about what I call the "Four Pearls" from the ACS International Schools Winter 2010 newsletter.

http://www.acs-alumni.co.uk/page.cfm?p=427

The author of "The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition" talks about the double adjustment international students go through when returning to their home country for college / university. They must not only make the transition to a new life stage as an independent adult but to a whole new culture as well, for even their home country culture will be foreign to them in many respects. This is something that can come as a huge surprise.

OACAC_Article_Fall_2010.pdf

In this article, Tina Quick, author and cross-cultural trainer discusses the transitional stages many students go through after deciding to study overseas.

http://www.i-studentadvisor.com/isa/2010/usa/4-5-6/index.html?startpage=122

Be sure to turn the page by clicking and draggin the right hand corner so you are starting on "Thriving in Transition."

This "I Am Expat" article looks at the challenges third culture kids (TCKs) / global nomads face when transitioning back to their home country for university and ways parents can come alongside their student to help them prepare for it.

http://www.iamexpat.nl/articles/preparing-your-child-for-transition-to-university.html

"The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition"

Third Culture Kids can often have a difficult transition to University. Tina Quick, founder of International Family Transitions, has written a book titled, “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition” In part one of this three part interview, Tina shares a bit of her own experience as a TCK. She also shares the inspiration behind “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition” and what is covered in the book. This interview is also broken down into three parts if you don’t have the time to listen to the entire interview.

http://www.membercareradio.com/2016.html

In Hobson's Counselor Connection, October 2009 Issue Tina Quick wrote the article, Helping International Students Understand American Values. Click here to read the full article.

AN EXCERPT: "Shared history and geography often give rise to the perceptions that become incorporated into a nation's identity. Although America's communal history is relatively short, many U.S.-born citizens inherently display values that are rooted in historical events. As with any culture, Americans have distinguishable values that international students should try to understand so they can successfully adjust. While there are many American perceptions and behaviors that are worthy of discussion, the focus of this article is on five attributes of Americans that sometimes result in confusion or even clashes with members of outside cultures."