In 2020, the author experienced a significant setback when they called off their engagement after realizing their fiancé wasn’t the right match. Raised in Beijing by a traditional Chinese family emphasizing academic success, the author felt pressured to meet others’ expectations. Moving to the U.S. in the early 2000s as an international student, they lived in various states before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2017. Overcoming language and cultural challenges, the author identifies as a “third culture individual,” embracing both American and Chinese heritage, finding a sense of belonging in the diverse and inclusive environment of the Bay Area.
https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-solo-travel-woman-burnout-phd-academic-2024-3?amp
