Black American or Sierra Leonean Culture...Which Do I Identify With Most?

Without question I identify most with Sierra Leonean culture. It wasn’t until I came to Morehouse College that I had my first real experience with black American culture. It’s hard to put into words why I failed to have experienced black American culture because to white America I am viewed as a black American male. However, when I try to relate to the same culture I am associated with, I fail because I was not raised with the same type of “black American experience.” I frequently hear people say that if you are black and in America you by default have a sense of what it means to be black American, but in my own personal journey and comparing my experience to my black American friends, I have not found that to be true.

December 30th, 2014 Changed Everything

The immediate benefit of studying abroad was my return of curiosity that one seems to lose after early childhood. I reawakened my senses that lay dormant for so long. Despite my deep curiosity and excitement for my new surroundings, I knew that I would use each day and opportunity to better myself for my daughter. I ate healthier, read more, exercised daily, and traveled often. The benefit of studying abroad is the attainability of peace that allows for self-discovery. There is no limit to how far you can explore yourself when there is nothing around you but new possibilities. These new possibilities led to my travels around Spain, Morocco, Italy, Scotland, Greece, and the beautiful island of Ibiza. Each country taught me a little more about myself and forced me to realize that I am undoubtedly blessed for the direction my life has taken.

EuropeDelonte EgwuatuJuly 20, 2015Europe, fatherhood, travel, study abroad Comment

Growing Up a TCK: Third Culture Kid

I grew up a TCK, a Third Culture Kid. A TCK is a child whose lives in and out of foreign countries around the world; we’re born in one culture but raised in different ones for a significant part of our lives. In my case, I was born in Kenya, but I grew up in the United States and in between I lived in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. I’ve also travelled to Paris, Barcelona, and Dubai. With a dad who works in an international organization, growing up meant traveling and living in different countries other than my country of birth. This has enriched my life experiences, posing both challenges and blessings, making me who I am.

Europe, AfricaDelonte EgwuatuJuly 6, 2015TCK, Third Culture Kid, France, Spain, Dubai, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Fashion, travel, fashion weekComment

A Missed Experience

Wanderlust: a strong desire to travel. I had never been struck with such a desire until this summer. My family has always placed an emphasis on traveling, but ever since my parents ended their two-year stay in China, they wanted to enjoy home. On the other hand, I want to get away. This is the first year in a long time that my feet haven't left Georgia soil.

Delonte EgwuatuJuly 1, 2015Belgium, travel, study abroad, solo travelComment