1.3: Growing up Taiwanese in South Africa

Catherine is a Taiwanese woman hailing from Kloof, South Africa. After attending college in the Asian-American mecca known as California, she now resides in New York.

2nd generation immigrants blend resident and parents' cultures to create their own. So how do you do it when you're the only Asian kid in school and, at times, lost in translation with your own family?

Sneak peek of this episode:

• School in South Africa is a not-so-safe space for an Asian kid growing up
• How it feels when crossing from South Africa to Asian-dominated Southern California and Taiwan
• Becoming a different person when using Mandarin vs. English