The Immigrant Experience Beyond the U.S: Leaving Hong Kong for the UK at 15 - Ep. 96

Welcome to episode 96 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!Summie shares her immigrant journey from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, a journey that began when she courageously chose to leave home at the age of 15 to attend boarding school in the UK. With her parents’ support and a close friend by her side, she stepped into a completely new environment that brought both freedom and challenges.So, yes, this episode isn’t about immigration to the U.S., but it also shows how the United States isn’t the only country people migrate to-as some believe. Summie opens up about the major culture shocks she experienced, the emotional weight of missing family traditions, and the complex identity struggles she faced when returning to Hong Kong. She also shares how her experiences in both the Hong Kong and UK education systems shaped her view on curiosity, confidence, and success.Lastly, Summie offers a special gift to listeners: a career change workbook, a confidence-building workshop, and a one-hour free coaching consultation. All of this can be found on her website; the link is below. With Love, HeidyConnect with Summie:Website: https://www.summieyeung.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summieyeung/ You can now become an official supporter of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants podcast for just $10 a month!Your support helps cover production costs, ensuring we continue bringing powerful immigrant stories to life. And as a thank you, you'll get exclusive access to:✨ Behind-the-scenes content🎙️ Special Q&A sessions with me🔓 Bonus insights you won’t hear anywhere else!If this podcast has inspired you, moved you, or made you feel seen, this is your chance to be part of its growth. Your support truly makes a difference!Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast. *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing Group Ir Al Sol SwimwearCapital BPGFor sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] 6-week podcast course is perfect for busy moms with limited time but want to launch a podcast. And it’s perfect for busy women entrepreneurs looking for a different way to market their business that doesn’t involve social media! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to the course and they sign up, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.