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My parents always pushed my brother and me to voice our opinions while growing up. This wasn't always easy, especially living in a dominantly Caucasian neighborhood with no Vietnamese friends who shared a similar background. Since coming to college, I've had the privilege of meeting many Vietnamese people that resonate with my upbringing. Being a part of both communities has taught me the importance of sharing new ideas and belonging to a community. This video shares my upbringing as a Vietnamese-American and how I found my voice among a community to champion our Viet culture.
I wouldn't be the person I am today without my family, and I'll always be grateful for our close relationships and the way my parents have taught me to share my heritage.
Quynhanh Nguyen was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She is currently a student at UCLA, pursuing a career in healthcare. She loves to read, hike, and follow various creative pursuits in her free time!
Connect on Instagram at @quynh.anh.nn