I moved to the United States at 15 and completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies here. Growing up in traditional East Asian culture, I was raised with the expectation that women should be obedient and keep their thoughts to themselves, often sacrificing personal desires. At first, I chose finance as my major, even though it wasn’t something I felt passionate about.

The pandemic was a turning point for me. Being separated from my family, losing friends to COVID-19, and witnessing many people lose their jobs forced me to reflect deeply on the meaning of life. It was during this time that I made the bold decision to leave my CPA career path behind and transition into wedding planning, starting a completely new chapter in my life.

Now, living in Silicon Valley, I am immersed in groundbreaking ideas and technologies from around the world. I’m actively learning about artificial intelligence to stay ahead of the curve.

As a woman, I refuse to let societal and traditional expectations limit me. Instead, I focus on following my passions and listening to my inner voice. I hope that my journey can inspire other new immigrants to discover their self-worth and realize the limitless possibilities in the U.S.

As immigrants, we hold a unique advantage—the ability to navigate and embrace the collision of two different cultures and ideologies. In this era of rapid technological and cultural change, everyone has the chance to boldly pursue their authentic selves, break free from traditional confines, and achieve personal fulfillment. No matter where you come from, you can find your own path and create an extraordinary life in a new environment.

我在15岁时来到美国，完成了大学和研究生学业。在东亚传统文化中，女性往往被期望服从并隐藏自己的想法，个人的喜好常常被忽视。我最初选择了并不热爱的金融专业。

疫情对于我来说是一件很重要的人生转折点，长时间的不能和家人见面，有朋友得了新冠去世，很多人失去了工作，这也让我开始思考生命的意义。与此同时，我也勇敢地放弃了CPA的职业道路，转而投身于婚礼策划行业，开启了属于自己的全新人生篇章。

如今生活在硅谷，我接触到全球最前沿的思想和科技，并积极学习人工智能，以紧跟时代的步伐。作为一名女性，我拒绝被社会和传统观念束缚，努力追寻自己的热爱，倾听内心的声音。我也希望我的故事可以展现新移民在美国这片土地上实现自我价值的无限可能。

作为在美国的新移民，我们拥有独特的优势——能够接受两种不同文化语境和思想的碰撞。在这个科技与文化飞速进步的时代，每个人都有机会勇敢追求自我，突破传统框架，实现个人价值。无论你来自哪里，都可以在新的环境中找到属于自己的方向，书写属于自己的精彩人生。