Authentic Stories
“I want to be identified as a Korean American, but that doesn't mean I'm abandoning the Korean aspect of my life”
“I was one of five in our family who was very very fortunate to have had the opportunity to move to America”
“I found my inner strength through good people and the validation that I can be whoever I want”
“Back home, there was less money, but more life”
“ I learned so much about my grandparents, and I felt a renewed sense of pride for my family”
“I would choose to migrate even ten times over again”
“I have a different sense of identity that a lot of people aren't as lucky to have”
“It wasn't until much later when I realized the significance of keeping my heritage and culture very close to me”
