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The Bridge to China

What’s in a name? Where do Harvard, English and identity meet?

Sep 20, 2022
55:00
We discuss a viral vlogger’s attempt to reclaim her Chinese identity after quitting English language learning at Harvard. What’s in a name? From French traditions on naming for the day one is born to new names in new languages, Alex and Jason tour the world inside ourselves. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” What about a language? Join the Bridge for a journey deep into the culture of identity.

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