Beyond the Bubble
Yimin
If you are like me, who came to the U.S. as an international student and now working in this country as a young professional, did you ever feel that you just need to know something about sports, music, or TV shows that people in this country are following so you can easily talk about them with your American classmates/coworkers. If so, this podcast is for you!My name is Yimin, and I’m originally from China. Over my five years of living in the U.S., I have noticed that a lot of my fellow Chinese friends would only hang out with our own people while studying/working in the states, and the same thing is happening for other nationalities as well like Indians or Koreans. As much as I enjoy spending time with my fantastic Chinese friends, it is sometimes necessary to step out of my Chinese bubble and build meaningful relationships with people from different backgrounds such that I can further grow myself personally, socially, and professionally as I pursue a fulfilling career and a happy sel