From the Classroom to Everyday Life: Suki’s Cross-Cultural Life Notes (Part 2)

In Part 1, we talked with Suki from Taiwan about her career transition, cultural adaptation upon arriving in the U.S., and an unforgettable emergency room experience.

In this concluding episode, our conversation goes deeper, focusing on everyday moments where cultural differences subtly reveal themselves —from conversations around the dining table to the fascinating clashes in eating habits among friends from different countries;

from varying attitudes toward time to contrasting perspectives on marriage and parenting;and from California’s openness and respect toward gender identity to the differences in educational philosophies between classrooms in China and the U.S.

Through Suki’s perspective, we broaden our horizons. I hope you’ll find inspiration in these stories to better understand cultures beyond your own, see the kindness and inclusivity behind differences, and recognize the shared humanity that transcends borders. May these reflections help you discover deeper connections and a greater sense of belonging between your own “homeland” and “adopted land.”

在上集中，我们和来自台湾的 Suki 聊到了她职业中断后的心理转变、初到美国的文化适应，以及那次难忘的急诊经历。

在这期下集中，我们的对话继续深入，围绕着生活中那些看似细微却能体现文化差异的话题展开——从餐桌上的交流，到不同国家朋友在饮食习惯上的有趣碰撞；从各国人对时间的态度，到婚姻与育儿观念的差异；再到加州社会对性别认同的包容与尊重，以及中美课堂在教育理念上的不同之处。

让我们继续跟随着 Suki 的视角，拓展我们的视野。希望你能在这些故事中，收获跨文化理解的灵感，看见差异背后的善意与包容，也发现那些超越国界的人性共通点。愿这些分享，能让你在自己的他乡与故乡之间，找到更多的联结与归属感。

时长：25 min