Yani Zeng
12th grade
Novi High School
My name is Yani, and I’m currently a senior at Novi High School in Novi, Michigan. I joined this project because I’m very curious about Asian Immigration stories myself and want to share those that often go unheard. Oral history is something I was unfamiliar with, but am thankful to have gained skills in interviewing, research and storytelling through this project. A fun fact about me is that I was born and raised in Germany and moved to the US two years ago. English is my third language.
Flora was born in Hong Kong, China, and is a technology professional and community leader. Her oral history video highlights themes of immigration and cultural adaptation, as well as the importance of balancing Chinese and American values while raising a family. It also reflects her commitment to promoting diversity and cultural understanding in Michigan.
He was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and is a civil engineer and educator. His oral history video highlights his experiences adapting to the U.S. education system during graduate school, as well as his pursuit of academic and professional excellence in engineering. It also explores his parenting philosophy of encouraging his children to balance passion with practicality while bridging Taiwanese and American perspectives.