I grew up in a small city in the middle part of mainland China and went to college in Hong Kong. Now I am pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the United States. This constantly changing environment helps me understand how it feels like to find myself outside the dominant culture. The teachers, classmates, roommates and friends I have met in the past had dramatically different backgrounds. Getting to know and getting along well with them have helped me learn to respect people of different culture and traditions, and also get everyone involved and participating despite the differences.
