Roots and Routes Podcast

Welcome Victoria Shao who was born in Canada, moved to China and Japan, and now an international high school student in the US. Tune in to hear how she belongs, insights into how nature blends with identity, and chats about sakura flowers and US culture shocks.

Born in China, grew up in Singapore, and currently studying in the United States, David Wang has experienced home in 3 countries. Whether it's discussing childhood tv shows or Singapore's gum ban, tune into hear David's multicultural journey!

Tim Han is an international student studying in Michigan from Korea. Listen along to hear how he belongs as he continues his music passions and Korean roots at his boarding school and how he navigates transitioning from being an introvert. Enjoy!

What's it like to live between 2 continents? Between lush weather and rainy weather? Listen along as Gabriel reveals his multicultural story living in the UK as a Brazilian.

Born in New York, raised in Orinda, California, and now a comparative literature professor at Stanford University, Professor Palumbo-Liu has roots from China yet he spent majority of his upbringing in America to parents from Hawaii and Beijing. Listen along as he discusses his multifacted background, his passion for literature and teaching, and how he belongs in a multicultural world!

Born in Wisconsin, raised in New Jersey, attending boarding school in Michigan, with roots from India: listen along to Aanya Khairari's journey as a global citizen.

Leo Manu speaks about her experience coming from both India and Saudi Arabia, and now in the United States. Listen along as she navigates her roots and her routes.