We've all said it during a disagreement or had someone say it to us, "That's just common sense." The problem is, common sense is not common because similar to perspective, common sense is based on culture, education, background, and environment. Taking off my shoes when I enter the house or eating with chopsticks is common to me, but you may find those tendencies strange. So next time you want to tell someone something is common sense, remember that it's common sense to YOU and not to everyone.

Welcome to Episode 3 - China, Taiwan, and US Education Experience

Having grown up and been educated in the US, I've never personally experienced the educational culture in Asia. My mother, who grew up in Taiwan, exposed me to some Asian education culture and concepts, but they did not last. When I moved back to China to reunite with my family, I had the opportunity to witness and experience the Asian education culture as a parent and a teacher. In this podcast, I will share my experiences and observations as a parent watching my kids attend an international school in Guangdong, China, a private immersion school in Taiwan, and now an immersion public school in Southern California. Some differences are obvious and expected, but some of my observations may surprise you.

Another IME Tip!

We want to share our perspectives with others so they can see things our way. Or, we want to understand why someone sees things so differently than we do. But why is it so difficult to share the same perspective? Because perspectives are like fingerprints, unique to each individual.

IME Tips is a new feature that will compliment and preview future podcasts. Most people are busy and want a preview to what they can expect, this is where the tips come in play. The host, Daniel, will share tips based on his experiences and mistakes, and hopefully, you will find some tips useful. Even if you've heard the tip before, this may be the reminder or push you needed.

The first tip is: Record and Document Your Experiences. You may not like to listen or watch yourself, but you'll appreciate it later on when you're trying to recall and share your experiences.

Welcome to the IME: In My Experience podcast. In episode 2, Daniel talks about being a college dropout and his guilt. Growing up in an Asian-American, there were specific social pressures and expectations for the parents and the children. Attending and finishing college was expected. But what if you lacked the drive and motivation to finish college and had to drop out? Not only do you disappoint yourself but your parents as well, and disappointing your parents can feel more guilty than letting yourself down. But being a college drop out does not mean it's the end of the road. You can still rediscover your passion for learning, studying, and improving. There is no one way or a right way to reach your goals.

Welcome to the first episode of the IME: In My Experience podcast. Before bringing on guests and discussing more relevant topics, Daniel wanted to share some of his more influential experiences that helped shape his perceptions and opinions.

In the first episode, Daniel explains why he moved to China and shares his experience with the decision. He also shares the difficulties he faced adjusting to life in China, his struggles trying to adapt to a new environment, and his struggles dealing with an identity crisis. Growing up Chinese-American, he always considered himself Chinese and American; however, he got rejected for not being American enough but still not accepted as being Chinese. Moving to China was a life-changing experience, but as a Chinese-American, it was more of a self-identity struggle. Listen to find out more!

Welcome to IME: In My Experience podcast with your host Daniel. In this introductory episode, Daniel will share a little background about himself, his motivation for doing a podcast, and the topics he plans to cover. He will also introduce the topic of his first episode. Hope you enjoy. Subscribe to keep up to date on the newest, in this case, the first episode.