“Ultimately, there are many paths to academia. And if people like me talk about our journeys, we can help the next generation navigate theirs.” This week's ScienceWorkingLife.
“What are your hobbies?” It was a simple question at a conference networking lunch for young researchers. I was a first-year Ph.D. student eager to get to know my peers. But the discussion quickly turned into a contest of showing off extracurricular activities. I listened to my peers talk passionately about the musical instrument they played or the sports they took part in. When it was my turn, I mumbled “I like reading” and let the next person jump in.
We never went hungry, but our lives were limited to the essentials. My parents saved every penny to start a Chinese restaurant, which my four siblings and I all worked at growing up. After school, I would help with making spring rolls and folding napkins, and as I got older, with cooking and waitressing. We worked the hardest during weekends and holidays when others had time off.
Being smart, though, wasn’t enough. At university, I often felt the odd one out. My peers would talk politics, philosophy, and culture, things we never discussed at home. I had never been to a museum, gone on a holiday, or even learned how to swim. My grades were good, but I felt ignorant and inferior—as though I wasn’t as rich in personal experiences as others.That feeling prevented me from fully participating in conversations.
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