Academic Enrichment

The panel discussion was really nothing I was expecting because I thought it was going to be a play. The problem with it was that Charles Li must’ve forgotten to speak into the mic because I could barely make out what he was saying the entire time. This really made the audience lose focus on the discussion. All I recall hearing was the concept of identity and how that really is created by yourself rather than something that you’re born with. He must’ve been relating to himself as a writer because although his father looked down upon him, he still managed to become an influential writer. He didn’t let his father get the best of him, and decided to prove him wrong. Charles Li came from a difficult childhood but he was able to emerge from it a better person, with the early support of his mom also. The main lesson that’s being caught here is to never let someone tell you who you are. Who you are is who you decide to make of yourself.