Asian-Americans are often regarded as one of the hardest working, and most successful immigrant groups in America, but the fact remains that only 5.6% of the American population identify as Asian. Despite the odds, Asian-Americans have earned outstanding academic achievement across the board, elevating their socioeconomic status as a whole. In fact, Asian students are doing so well that they are accusing some of the top institutions of higher education of keeping them out on purpose. What is it like to grow up with this unique set of stereotypes? Is it difficult to fit in socially with such little representation in the population? How can young Asian-Americans and kids in general find ways to embrace their culture more openly? In today's episode we tackle all of these questions and more as we welcome Jason Mai, a Pre-Dental student at the University of Calgary and fellow graduate of Wyomissing High School, to the show today to discuss his experiences growing up as a Vietnamese and Canadian American. 

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You can find Jason on Instagram @jasonmai7