Rochelle Lu SC ‘28 describes her journey of changing her name from the original Chinese, to a romanized rendition, to a fully anglicized version. She explains her relationship to her multiple names and the social pressures surrounding these names.
Tag: American
Rooted and Restless: What if my blind spots are bigger than I realize?
Moving to the United States for college, Rochelle Lu SC ’28 once believed she carried a “suitcase full of nuance.” In her latest column, she reflects on her political and cultural blind spots, uncovering what happens when perspective meets its limits.
OPINION: Hating Country Music is Un-American
Tired of listening to pop? Lisa Gorelik CM ’25 puts on her cowboy boots to call for people to change their minds about country music. Tracing back country to its roots in Appalachia and breaking down common stereotypes, Gorelik explains why the genre is for everyone and how its landscape is more dynamic than most think.
American in Paris: Love language(s)
As a student studying abroad in France, TSL columnist Tania Azhang PZ ‘25 is ruminating on the role of language in her experience.
American in Paris: Franco-Iranian-American Cultural Fusion
In the age of the Internet, how different can going from America to France be? Study abroad columnist Tania Azhang PZ ‘25 contemplates cultural similarities and differences, and comes to an enlightened conclusion.
Fisher out of water: Learning to embrace the not-so-glamorous parts of studying abroad
Gabe Fisher CM ’21 recounts his experiences of culture shock while abroad in Amsterdam, leading to mishaps and miscommunications.