3rd Culture Bloc

In this episode, we discuss the news coming out of Libya which is exploring the idea of stripping Libyans with dual citizenship of their Libyan passport and what that ultimately means for third culture kid Libyans living abroad.

This week's question time asks, what does your citizenship to Libya mean to you?

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we explore the sometimes stumbling effects of over-analysing a task. It is something many of us have experienced - some more than others. World-renowned artists continue to suffer from it, so why does it happen and what's the solution?

This week's question time asks, does being a third culture kid contribute to your analysis paralysis?

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we explore the ups and downs of communicating with family back home before the advent of apps like Whatsapp and Viber and the many challenges faced when we finally got a hold of each other. This week's question time asks, does technology make it easier or harder to stay in touch with people?

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we sit down and chat with Enas Ismail. She takes on her journey of discovering her passion for teaching, cooking and STEM subjects, all whilst raising a family with her husband in Sweden. Follow Enas Ismail on Instagram: @my_kitchenchronicles

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we remember the anniversary of the Libyan uprising, which saw the eventual fall of Gaddafi's 42 authoritarian rule. We remember those who sacrificed their lives for the cause and assess where we go from here.  In the question section, we ask, do you celebrate the 17th of February as an independence day?

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Photo essay of Libya's uprising: www.mohammedismail.com/libyasuprising

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we discuss what it means to collaborate as artists and the advantages and disadvantages that come along with that. In the question section, we ask, do you need to be a creative or artists to collaborate in art?  

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, the three of us talk about the oft-ignored and terribly misunderstood issue of mental health in our communities. In the question section, we ask, would it cut down on social expectations, if Arabs were more understanding of mental health?

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, as the first instalment of a new series we're introducing, Wesaal takes us through a project she is currently working on. In the question section, we discuss whether or not we need a "Culture". 

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

In this episode, we discuss the TCK experience and whether it is the same as the human experience of wanting to belong and identify with a certain group of people. In the question section, we look at the faux pas in both cultures.

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail

We've made it to 10 episodes! In this episode, we take time out to update each other on the progress made in our separate endeavours, the challenges we're currently facing and how we plan to overcome them. 

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@libyandesertrose - Wesaal Gebril 

@ummahrican - Ahmed Mustafa

@withmzi - Mohammed Ismail