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Where Is Home? | Halyn Yan Yue Chai | Tedxsouthbridge International School Cambodia Youth

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Ever felt like an outsider in a new environment — or worried that adapting to a different culture means losing touch with who you originally were? Halyn Yan Yue Chai is here to flip that anxious internalized script with a simple yet perspective-shifting fact: living as a foreigner doesn't erode your identity, it expands your definition of home. Learn a richer, more open approach to cultural adaptation as Halyn shares personal wisdom on navigating life in Cambodia, embracing the unfamiliar, and building a genuine sense of belonging wherever you go.

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• Shaheryar Bhatti Halyn Yan Yue Chai is a student at Southbridge International School Cambodia and also an artist. She consistently participates in academic endeavours such as MUNs, STEAM projects, LP Junior training, World Scholar's Cup debates, TeenEagle and other debate showcases. She's heavily involved in the community through independent business work, being a Girl Scout, rock climbing, football, charity work and being a Junior Prefect at her school. She is very passionate about the value of human creativity, empathy and literacy skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx