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Episode 7: From a Refugee Camp to the Ivy League

November 21, 2010, 9:26 pm

Teng Yang

“College wasn’t even a part of my vocabulary.”

Teng Yang

Brown University

In this episode, we hear from Teng Yang, a senior at Brown University, about his journey from a Hmong refugee camp in Thailand, to the United States (with 20 brothers and sisters), to college.

About this series: Say Something collects stories from college students about what they’re up to and why. Check for new episodes every three weeks. View more episodes.

Photo: Chia Chang Music: Courtesy of John Gravois.

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2 Responses to Episode 7: From a Refugee Camp to the Ivy League

mikewillis - June 28, 2011 at 10:03 am

Ditto…. I haven’t seen any hint of such problems where I am.  Absolutely incredible that adults can get away with this in a workplace environment for so long without somebody luring them to a dark alley somewhere for a good “talking to”. 

domemall - November 19, 2011 at 11:29 am

It’s fascinating to notice which within Indian college students pick the plan their own mother and father or even family members would like them to select.  It holds true.  Students tight on versatility.  Indian training requirements much more working experience or even instruction.  It is dependant on rote storage as well as concept.