debrief with cece xie

debrief with cece xie

Of Counsel

west coast vs. east coast

reflections from a second immigration

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Cece Xie
Oct 24, 2023
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Golden Gate Bridge during daytime
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Hi Cece! I have been a huge fan of your content (TikTok, YouTube, podcast) for awhile now and I stumbled across your website. I had no idea you were from the Bay Area! I was born and raised in San Jose, CA and I was wondering what is your perspective about growing up in the competitive Bay Area as an Asian-American and the difference in your lifestyle/socialization as a university student / young professional in the East Coast (New Haven, Boston, NYC). Thank you so much!

- Anonymous

Yay Area!! Yes, I spent most of my formative years in San Ramon, Califo…

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