What moving abroad can teach us about friendship, identity, belonging, and mental health. Moving to a new country is often described as an exciting opportunity. A chance to discover a different culture, meet new people, and start fresh.

Why do we categorise people before we know them? Explore the psychology of stereotypes, social identity and cultural assumptions through research by Susan T. Fiske.

Anthropology is the study of people and cultures, how we live, think, and connect. For expat kids, it’s a way to adjust to life anywhere in the world. When you understand that every culture has its own “normal,” things start to make more sense. Maybe people eat dinner later than you’re used to, or they greet with a kiss instead of a handshake. Instead of feeling out of place or uncomfortable, you can approach these differences like an anthropologist, with curiosity instead