A Place to Take Root A Memoir of Becomi Yujin Kim Paperback

Description: Title: A Place to Take Root: A Memoir of Becoming Sure as an International Student Author: Kim, Yujin Publisher: New Degree Press Binding: Paperback Pages: 164 Dimensions: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d Product Weight: 0.43 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9798885041492 There are about a million international students in America, but there are few books written from their perspectives.To become an international student in Boston, Massachusetts, Yujin Kim had to leave behind her loved ones and her spot at a SKY university-the "Ivy League" of South Korea. America seemed to provide what she craved: freedom and opportunities. However, it wasn't easy to fit into the culture and retain her Korean heritage. She navigated social faux pas, microaggressions, financial stress, and homesickness. Through major shifts in her self-esteem and mental health, she shows everyone that she could truly thrive. In her memoir, A Place to Take Root, Yujin Kim delves into personal experiences and research to tackle topics such asIdentifying mental health challenges that accompany moving to a new country Embracing language and communication insecuritiesOvercoming the sense of otherness or incompetenceFinding one's voice and identityInternational students face increasing social, financial, cultural, and political uncertainty-oftentimes alone. A Place to Take Root is a compassionate message to international students who seek to thrive while far from home. Kim's lived experiences can help you normalize your experiences, become rooted wherever you are, and bravely face uncertainty. Ships Fast From The USA! Authorized Dealer

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