Monday, April 11, 2022

A Chinese student Americanized her name to fit in. It took more to feel she belonged

Four years into her life in the U.S., Aria Young has realized she wants more balance between the two halves of herself — Yáng Qìn Yuè of Shanghai and Aria Young of New York City.

When Aria Young moved to the U.S., she adopted an Americanized name. Now, she's wondering how to hold on to the version of herself she left in China.

(Image credit: Mohamed Sadek for NPR)

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