Author: Vijayvardhan Kamalumpundi, Mayo Clinic

Journal: August 2018 Palliative and Supportive Care 16(6):1-2

Abstract: Grappling with cultural identity is a common struggle among children of first-generation immigrants. Growing up in the United States with Indian parents who were open to Western culture allowed me to develop the ability to navigate two cultures. Everything from the food I eat to the way I speak my native language, Telugu, is weighted with American influence. Though I recognize that my dual identity allows me to present alternate perspectives in the classroom, it often calls into question with which culture I identify. Instead of being at peace between two worlds, I have struggled to find a sense of belonging.

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