My mom and dad don’t sleep a lot. Their backs always ache. And sometimes when I see them, they’re walking like zombies. They’ve worked so hard to make a make a better life for my sister and me, and part of me worries that if I go away to school it’s like I’m abandoning all of that.
My teachers have made comments about my socioeconomic background and the “obstacles I must overcome.” Although these comments did not come with intentional insult, the lack of cultural awareness is what attributes to this problem.
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How do you personally define the “American dream?” How do priorities like home ownership and access to higher education compare with your values? What will success look like for your future?
When I think about my brother and sister not knowing the language, I get annoyed, but I’m also annoyed at myself for not learning it all fast enough.
Depression in teens can be difficult to recognize, particularly when you factor in cultural views of mental illness. This resource includes discussion questions and resources for high school students.
When I was younger I didn’t see race, ethnicity, segregation, or stereotypes. I was educated about my cultural background but I wasn’t aware of how it would affect me in the future.
Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents, I wanted to be more American. But now that I’m leaving for college, I’m trying to remember all the little things that connect me to my culture. One of those things is food.
I find you on any given Tuesday strolling down College Avenue, silently making footprints adjacent to my own on the vibrant gray pavement.
