I use my own language to return to the voice of the Asian elderly who laugh at New York subway. I seem to see my mother from those weak, native English speaking children. They have many stories to tell, but they don't know how to tell them. I teach them to speak English, and at the same time, they can weave their own stories by themselves.
in my family, the way of speaking between family members has its own beauty. In my family, our language is more than a broken one, full of emotions. We build a house in our own language. In this house, there is a "snake" that does not hurt people in the closet, but there is "snack" in the pool. This family is somewhat different and somewhat chaotic, but that is why it is our home.
Xiao Jingtong's delicate writing not only touched all the judges, but also resonated with many Asian families. Many immigrant families have experienced a lot of stumbling in the process of learning languages.
Xiao Jingtong said in an interview with BBC:
the desire and struggle for identity and belonging is the most resonable thing. I want to share with others the side of my family life, my mother's feelings and our experiences.
speaking of his mother, Xiao Jingtong is full of love:
my mother is my example, she makes me stand on the ground, she inspires me not only to have a dream, but to take practical action to make the dream come true. I love her passion for life, her bravery, her compassion and her honesty.
this excellent application composition made Xiao Jingtong stand out and let her instantly become a net red. Many netizens have expressed their love for her.
is a beautiful and sincere composition. I like the way you embrace your experience and identity.
net friend Leon Burke said on Facebook: "
is really unbelievable to be accepted by all 8 Ivy schools, but after seeing your article, I think no one is more worthy of this achievement than you."