May 25, 2020
So What Did I Learn at Harvard?
One hallmark of graduation season is that every day or so, someone asks me: “So…
October 26, 2018
Lessons From a Chinese Massage Parlor
If you want to understand Chinese culture, I suggest visiting a massage parlor in China.…
October 5, 2018
10 Most Underappreciated Food Places Around Harvard
You should be experiencing major FOMO if you graduate from Harvard without eating at one…
May 4, 2018
How to Eat A Lot Without Gaining Weight
When I tell people about my food-related endeavors, their first reaction is usually this: “But…
September 21, 2017
When in Barcelona, Slow Down and Eat
Every time I visit a new country, a part of me changes. This spring break,…
August 18, 2017
There’s Nothing to See Where I Come From
When I’m asked about my hometown, the conversation usually goes like this. American: Where are…
August 9, 2017
Beijing is Big
How big is Beijing? Let me count the ways. It’s land area is equivalent to…
May 11, 2017
Why Unread Messages Are Dangerous
When I was younger and living in China, I used to read the book “Harvard…
June 11, 2016
Stranger in My Own Country
Every time my plane lands in Beijing Capital International Airport, my anticipation of returning to…
May 14, 2016
Warm Water
I still remember the day when I realized that the concept of “warm water” does…
August 21, 2015
The Tiger Daughter, Intact
Since the release of Amy Chua’s parenting memoir “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” in…