Being Chinese whilst studying, working and living in the UK for the past 7 years has been a curious experience. At university, and in the Clinical Psychology world more specifically, seeing fellow south east asians (let alone Chinese more specifically) are rare and far between in the English system. Here's my story!

☆ Timestamps ☆
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Why it's important in Clinical Psychology
2:44 My personal background, languages, accents (context)
3:52 Experiences at Uni - culture shock, fitting in, stereotypes of the Chinese, dating
10:43 Working in mental health
14:24 Why aren't these topics talked about?
16:39 Am I "BAME"? Why I don't resonate with the term
20:29 Being a "third culture" kid + try-lingual!
21:23 Privileges and perks
26:16 In 10 years time, I would like to see...

☆ About Me ☆
My name's Aika, I'm 24, Hong Kong Chinese & I'm a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Oxford. I am starting my first year of the doctorate degree and hoping to document this 3 (+) year journey. I hope to de-mystify the clinical psychology route in the UK, increase the representation of diversity in the field and make Clinical Psychology and Oxbridge feel just a little bit more accessible and human if I can.

☆ Mentioned ☆
(Article) For East Asian students, claims to BME identity are complicated - https://www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/15023

(News) Coronavirus: Boy sentenced for racist street attack - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...

Other interesting reads:
'Don't call me BAME': Why some people are rejecting the term - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53194376

☆ Disclaimer ☆
Views and opinions are my own and do not represent the views of the University of Oxford or Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. My videos are for informational and educational purposes only.

☆ OTHER INFO ☆
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☆ MUSIC ☆
Music by Naomi - Chroma - https://thmatc.co/?l=4425185C

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