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The transition from life overseas to college in the U.S. can be a major adjustment for MKs (Missionary Kids). How can parents help their children navigate this transition well and prepare them for success in college and beyond?
In this episode, we talk with Brian & Dianna Nester about the unique challenges MKs face when leaving their host country, the advantages they bring, and what it looks like when an MK thrives in college. We also dive into practical steps parents can take—both during high school and as they transition back to the U.S.—to set their kids up for a smooth and successful launch into college life. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ The biggest challenges MKs face when transitioning from overseas to the U.S. ✅ The unique skills and advantages MKs bring to college ✅ What it looks like when an MK is thriving in college ✅ The most common struggles MKs experience in college life ✅ How parents can prepare their MKs in high school for a successful transition ✅ Practical steps for helping MKs settle in when they return to the U.S. Brian and Dianna Nester have been involved in missions for over 4 decades. Dianna is an MK from Jamaica. When in youth ministry Brian led his first short term mission trip. As missionaries 1988-1994 they homeschooled and sent their children to Hungarian schools. Since 1994, Brian has served as Director of the Global Outreach office at Cedarville University. Brian and Dianna are the staff advisors for the Cedarville MK organization, MuKappa.
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MISSIONS LIFE: Navigating Life, Leadership, and Ministry Abroad ABOUT USJoin Kyle & Heather Farran as they share resources and encouragement for current missionaries, future missionaries, and those praying for missionaries. Dive into topics like cross-cultural living, raising MKs, team dynamics, leadership, and overcoming challenges. Kyle and Heather have lived overseas since 2007, serving in South Africa, Tanzania, and now in Portugal. Kyle is the Western Europe Regional Director for ABWE and author of Overflowing. Heather works alongside Kyle in leadership and is a Registered Nurse. They have 3 daughters, one married, one in university, and one at home.
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