Mi Casa Acá, Mi País Allá: Perceptions of Home and Belonging among Colombian Adolescent (Forced) Migrants in Costa Rica

Abstract

This thesis explores the feelings of home and belonging among Colombian adolescent (forced) migrants in Costa Rica. We consider an alternative way to look at the concepts of home and belonging. We suggest to understand home and belonging separately to some extent. It focuses on transnationalism as a tool for both feelings. Further, it sheds light on the differences between adults and adolescents in migratory processes.