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LovePhys

Dec 4, 2013

Undergraduate / Some parts of me are that of an Asian girl; MIT/ cultural background and identity [4]

Thanks for the input, dumi!
In other parts of the application, I have already filled in information about my parents' ethnicity and occupation, so I think I would only focus on my cultural background... I really have no connections with other cultures (Chinese culture and Japanese culture), I'm just interested in them, or on a broader scale, Asian culture. :)

You're right, I think I should clear that up in the "additional information" section :)

LovePhys

Dec 3, 2013

Undergraduate / Some parts of me are that of an Asian girl; MIT/ cultural background and identity [4]

Thank you for reading my essay. I really appreciate that. Please do not hesitate to leave harsh comments as I really want to improve my work.

Topic: Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below (100 word limit).
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There's a cultural blend inside me.

Some parts of me are that of an Asian girl. I love Asian culture and traditions, specifically Vietnamese's Tet Festival and Japanese Tea Ceremony, which carry deep meanings. Despite being Vietnamese I enjoy learning Chinese. I like the way each character tells its own story, and Lao Tzu's philosophy.

Yet, after three years of studying in Australia, another side of me has flourished. I start to develop some interests in thrilling sports: rockclimbing, and skydiving. I like how Western teenagers are independent and assertive.

When I'm in Vietnam, I miss Australia a little bit...

Word count: 100 words