Third Culture Kit

Episode 8 - No History Lesson (N)ever?

🎙 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 narratives, why anti-Japan sentiment is more complex than it seems, and how Korea itself still reinforces certain parts of the story. If you’ve ever wondered how history is remembered, reshaped, or conveniently forgotten, this episode will stay with you. Tune in for a conversation that’s part history lesson, part identity check! #Podcast #thirdculture #thirdculturekit #korea #koreanhistory #koreajapan #colonialhistory #nationalidentity #breakingnarratives #newperspectives #rethinkhistory #universityofvienna #eastasianstudies #koreanstudies Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.culture.kit/

Episode 7 - He woher kommst du? 1030 Wien!

🎙 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 darüber, warum er dieses Thema früher oft klein gehalten hat – es künftig aber bewusster in sein Leben integrieren möchte. Ein sehr persönlicher und interessanter Einblick in sein Leben. #Podcast #thirdculture #thirdculturekit #1030Wien #Wienerkind #Syrien #Deutschland #Arabisch #Identität #Sprachbarrieren #Sprache #Familie #Migration #Selbstfindung #Kommunikation #Tourguiding #Publicspeaking #Fordaddy Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.culture.kit/ 🎤💬 Follow Amir for more insights on public speaking! https://www.rewritten.space/ https://www.instagram.com/rewritten.space/#

Episode 6 - Cash is still king!

🎙 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 supermarket he avoids on Sundays in Vienna and whether he plans to stay in Austria or eventually return to Korea. Tune in to hear it all! #Podcast #thirdculture #thirdculturekit #korean #korea #austrian #wien #vienna #lifeinaustria #lifeinkorea #원주 #비엔나 #오스트리아 #쿨 #cashonly Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.culture.kit/

Episode 5 - I am from Bosnia Massachusetts

🎙 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 find out! #Podcast #thirdculture #thirdculturekit #korean #austrian #wien #bosnian #balkan #american #donjivakuf #diaspora Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.culture.kit/

Episode 4 - "Der Star-Barkeeper aus Korea"

🎙 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 Anekdoten zum Mitlachen! #Podcast #thirdculture #thirdculturekit #korean #austrian #wien #wienerkind #koreanisch Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/third.culture.kit/ Über koreanische Gastarbeiterinnen in Österreich zum Nachlesen: https://www.migrazine.at/artikel/homestories-ein-comic-ber-die-koreanische-diaspora-wien https://fm4.orf.at/stories/2878104/