TED: The power of diversity within yourself | Rebeca Hwang

The speaker shares her journey of cultural identity, starting with her grandmother's death and wish to be buried in Korea. Raised in Argentina and educated in the US, she struggled with belonging. She embraced her unique identity, realizing it was an advantage. Her career evolved from inventor to entrepreneur, and she hopes her children will embrace their diverse backgrounds. Her grandmother's wish taught her the importance of finding common ground.

What event triggered the narrator's lifelong quest for identity?

• Her grandmother's passing

• Starting school in Argentina

• Visiting Korea

• Moving to Argentina

Why did the narrator feel conflicted about her identity during her childhood?

• She couldn't speak Spanish fluently

• She was not accepted by her peers

• She felt she had to choose between being Korean or Argentinian

• She wanted to move back to Korea

What realization did the narrator come to about her unique identity?

• It was a disadvantage in a global world

• It was irrelevant to her career

• It could be an advantage in a rapidly changing world

• It made her feel isolated

How did the narrator's perspective on identity change over time?

• She rejected her Argentinian background

• She decided to focus on one identity

• She embraced all versions of herself

• She stopped caring about her identity

What was the narrator's mother's reaction to her decision to drop out of her PhD program?

• She was disappointed and disapproved

• She encouraged her to follow her passion

• She was indifferent to the decision

• She insisted on completing the program

What does the narrator hope for her children regarding their identities?

• That they will focus on their Danish heritage

• That they will avoid cultural shocks

• That they will embrace their diverse identities

• That they will choose one nationality

What lesson did the narrator learn from her grandmother's last wish?

• The value of living in one place

• The need to preserve cultural traditions

• The importance of returning to one's birthplace

• The significance of family and common ground