Being Chinese in the UK Psychology Field | the perks and pains of not fitting in + am I

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  • Being Chinese whilst studying, working and living in the UK for the past 7 years has been a curious experience. At university, and in the Clinical Psychology world more specifically, seeing fellow south east asians (let alone Chinese more specifically) are rare and far between in the English system. Here's my story!
    ☆ Timestamps ☆
    0:00 Introduction
    2:06 Why it's important in Clinical Psychology
    2:44 My personal background, languages, accents (context)
    3:52 Experiences at Uni - culture shock, fitting in, stereotypes of the Chinese, dating
    10:43 Working in mental health
    14:24 Why aren't these topics talked about?
    16:39 Am I "BAME"? Why I don't resonate with the term
    20:29 Being a "third culture" kid + try-lingual!
    21:23 Privileges and perks
    26:16 In 10 years time, I would like to see...
    ☆ About Me ☆
    My name's Aika, I'm 24, Hong Kong Chinese & I'm a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Oxford. I am starting my first year of the doctorate degree and hoping to document this 3 (+) year journey. I hope to de-mystify the clinical psychology route in the UK, increase the representation of diversity in the field and make Clinical Psychology and Oxbridge feel just a little bit more accessible and human if I can.
    ☆ Mentioned ☆
    (Article) For East Asian students, claims to BME identity are complicated - www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/15023
    (News) Coronavirus: Boy sentenced for racist street attack - www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...
    Other interesting reads:
    'Don't call me BAME': Why some people are rejecting the term - www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53194376
    ☆ Disclaimer ☆
    Views and opinions are my own and do not represent the views of the University of Oxford or Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. My videos are for informational and educational purposes only.
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  • @rawr1016
    @rawr1016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I’m a south Asian from Hong Kong currently studying Psychology
    in Canada. What you’re doing is amazing. It’s inspiring for many minorities studying and working in the mental health field that’s deemed as something irrelevant in most Asian cultures. Please keep it going with these conversations. Much much needed ♥️♥️ more power to you!!!!

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello! Nice to meet someone from Canada :) Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed

  • @siyanye7484
    @siyanye7484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Hi Aika! I am Chinese from Guangdong who is currently studying Master's in the UK and also working towards the goal of being a clinical psychologist! I have been in the UK for almost 7 years now and I couldn't agree with you more. I totally understand how difficult the journey is (although I am probably not even halfway there haha). There aren't many opportunities for locals to begin with, let alone the international students:( But one day I saw your channel and I was like, wow, there is someone out there who came from the same background as me and she did it. You are so amazing, and you gave such inspiring and practical advice for anyone who is also looking for a future career in clinical psychology. You really give me the motivation to keep going. Thank you and please stay amazing:)

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was so lovely to read, Jessie!! I’m so glad and best of luck with your journey :))

    • @Baboonfromdatoon
      @Baboonfromdatoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay so you admit you're not British.

  • @dutchsilentdiary
    @dutchsilentdiary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a refugee background and I have been living in the Netherlands for 2 years. I am studying psychology in Dutch and aspire to be a clinical neuropsychologist. This video is so inspiring! The fact that you could work in mental health and be different than the general population. Thank you so much for all your video's!

  • @BakenLondon
    @BakenLondon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This resonates a lot with me. Thank you for tackling this topic head on and raising awareness on the challenges we face in the UK.

  • @RitaaLeci
    @RitaaLeci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was really interesting to get an idea of your experiences as a Chinese person studying here and working in the UK, thank you for sharing!

  • @elenipanayiotou1634
    @elenipanayiotou1634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    such an honest and interesting video, thank you for sharing again Aika!

  • @arielwong2817
    @arielwong2817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed this video as someone who’s been in the UK since 2012, identify as a hong konger, and working in the nhs/mental health field. Such an amazing video that I can resonate to and helps me to reshape my thoughts around being ethic minority but also the idea of BME stuff you talked about around 19:00.
    Keep up with the great videos!! X

  • @yiu12226
    @yiu12226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey the Aika, this is Stan from HK. Always love listening to stories along your DClinPsy journey. Such a refreshing and interesting topic for today's video!

  • @jamsteracton
    @jamsteracton ปีที่แล้ว

    Super interesting listening to your experience. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ekner
    @ekner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hadn't heard the term third culture kid before, but man does it resonate with me. I'm gonna have to read about it properly to see what I can learn. I'm also new to your channel - trying to learn about what studying psychology is like since that's what I've decided for my career, and it's been helpful listening to your experiences. Thank you!

  • @skarrlettm.7151
    @skarrlettm.7151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh Hong konger!!! I can resonate with u so much being a Chinese in Uk. I’ve moved to the Uk a year ago. I’m studying alevel next year and I’m definitely taking psychology. I’m so glad that I’ve found your channel, it’s gonna be very useful to me cuz I wanna be a psychologist too:))

  • @Thelilgenie
    @Thelilgenie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Aika! Love this video ❤️ Your comments about being a third culture kid and the “discomfort” of being assigned a minority label are definitely interesting and have made me reflect on my own experience as a South East Asian person in Australia. Although it can be jarring to be labeled, the label has actually enabled me to empathize with the experience of other minority groups, which in turn deepens my understanding of other people’s struggles and makes me a better ally. In my previous career as a solicitor, I remember walking into a client meeting with a white colleague and the client thought I was my colleague’s assistant. Ouff. I am now retraining to become a clinical psychologist and your videos are a constant source of inspiration and advice. Thank you so much ❤️ One good thing about Australian clinical psychology is that there’s fairly good Asian representation in the field. It’s definitely encouraging to see this. COVID has really ramped up the demand for mental health services, and I really hope the UK government takes this as an opportunity to increase representation in the field to meet the demands!

  • @phoebehsieh4006
    @phoebehsieh4006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Aika! I always enjoy your videos:)
    I am a Taiwanese working as an occupational therapist in NHS mental health service and I relate very much the things you talk about! I feel a bit relieved when I saw this as I always feel isolated in a way (not all of course) at work and not be able to have that sense of belonging. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! Nice to meet you Phoebe, glad you could resonate!

  • @petercorral19
    @petercorral19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your views and experiences. Very interesting.

  • @Makinen689
    @Makinen689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing. Hong Kong Chinese here living in Bristol. What’s your approach on micro-aggression ? One main thing that caught me by surprise is the level of racism here. It was until recently that I decided I need to confront racism ( on a random wed afternoon) and I feel fucking great!

  • @spoinkthelaw1323
    @spoinkthelaw1323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Aika, I'm a British Born Chinese student and I've just finished my bachelors of psychology degree this year, I am aiming to becoming a PWP and I just wanted to say your videos are great for information as well as just learning more and listening to another perspective. I also agree and sympthise with the points made in this video.

  • @Elena-bn9yi
    @Elena-bn9yi ปีที่แล้ว

    Try-lingual hit home. I love your content, thanks for sharing your reflections

  • @yixuan9453
    @yixuan9453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Beijing, China, and I'm in 11th grade in high school. I want to be a clinical psychologist in the UK someday but I've also been constantly worried that the subconscious racism will stop me from getting any further in this career from univeristy. Thank you so much for sharing this, it made me feel much safer. 知道在我之前有人尝试过这个领域并且成功了真的是一个让我特别安心的事情,太感谢你啦。我现在也在冲着剑桥冲,没准一年之后我能成你学妹哈哈哈。总之加油!!

  • @leynachan7266
    @leynachan7266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    聽到你講廣東話,真係好開心呀!I was born in Hong Kong but am living in the States now. I’m quite interested in studying psychology further and your channel has been very informative! I’m still figuring out how to find opportunities to delve deeper into the field; admittedly, the prospect of the future is rather intimidating, so I’m glad to have sources to give me a clearer idea of what I’d like to pursue in college and later on.

  • @nataliecheung5285
    @nataliecheung5285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Aika, it was lovely to watch your video. As a second-generation Hong Chinese Trainee, a lot of what you said resonated. I also hope to see more representation in our profession over the next 10 years! And can vouch for the fact I've only ever met one other qualified CP in my 9 years in the mental health profession! xx

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to meet you, Natalie!! Absolutely, I'm sure it will change and I'm excited to see it unfold :)

  • @AChaMrSimple
    @AChaMrSimple 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm British HK born and currently a trainee PWP. Really appreciate you sharing your experiences.

  • @rostoriawong5476
    @rostoriawong5476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Support u. You are not alone, you have me in oxford 💪

  • @ravahrnbrown
    @ravahrnbrown 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your very pretty 🇬🇧🙏🏾❤and strong im proud of you welldone for opening up

  • @HM-ol8te
    @HM-ol8te 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika, I am Taiwanese and was stopped numerous times by porters of my college with the “nice bridge” for being a tourist. Just wanted to say thank you so much for the video and you are not alone Xx

  • @linnytube1997
    @linnytube1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw you walking around oxford yesterday - never met you but love your videos 💞💞

  • @cherrywaller920
    @cherrywaller920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed watching this and listening to you talk! It made me reflect on my mental health working experiences that I have actually had quite a few line managers from various ethnic minorities, and in my new service our clinical lead is south East Asian but I recognise that thats actually quite uncommon. I just recently qualified as a pwp but when I was an alcohol practioner in central London, actually I was one of a few in my team who were white British and rest were ethnic minorities and a lot were Caribbean, Nigerian or other parts of South Asia and it allowed me to really learn about cultures from that perspective. Also romantically I have had a few south East Asian partners over the years, and again, although I have a lot to learn, when clients at things to me and they are Vietnamese for example and talk about family life and structure I can actually do a bit more tan just empathise but remember what I saw within previous partner’s family dynamics etc.I definitely have lots to learn but I think I feel like I have a small idea on what its like! A lot of it starts from where I grew up, I grew up in Brighton and I’ve always been quite familiar with other cultures which my dad especially always liked to honour

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing - think diversity varies by team and area for sure, I just haven’t been too lucky (so far) I guess! Absolutely, I also have so much to learn too

  • @missnerd4832
    @missnerd4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this! Would you say that it's hard for an international to get an AP job? What would employers focus on here?

  • @charlotte8659
    @charlotte8659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Aika, could you do a video on your daily routine and how to manage your time, or how you manage to balance your life with the intensity of your work? 😊

  • @samuelchu3751
    @samuelchu3751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I am also from Hong Kong, came to the UK for the first time to study BSc Psychology. This video really resonates with how I feel going forward as a practising AP and wanting to get into the DClinPsych Program. It would be great if we could connect and perhaps I can also learn from your experience so far?

  • @aruekai
    @aruekai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika! I got a question if you could answer me. I’m a Chinese, but I was born in Spain (and I have been living here since then) and I want to study in UK, could I get the student finance as a EU student?

  • @Elielliseli
    @Elielliseli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika. Fellow HKer wanting to study psych and develop professionally in the UK. I think I share a similar background w/ you :) Thanks for showing that this is possible!

  • @SharonB
    @SharonB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ngl I thought you sounded Scottish for agesssssss!! Gosh I feel the same.... I find myself laughing at 'jokes' but really it's not okay. Thank you for articulating so many of thoughts I have, especially not fully resonating with the term BAME.

  • @kikiwang625
    @kikiwang625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm HK Chinese studying Psychology in the UK!!
    I relate to this so much.

  • @charlotte8659
    @charlotte8659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any advice for fear of underperforming academically during your undergrad and how you managed that anxiety? X

  • @dhruvimehta2726
    @dhruvimehta2726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hapticity706
    @hapticity706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika, I am Chinese came to UK in the 2000's for school. I have left the psychology world after studying it for 7 years despite still feeling rather passionate about the subject. Thanks for addressing the issue which I very much can relate to. I had a similar conversation with an ex classmate of Afro origin and she said it has been a difficult journey for her, as well. For me although I had not experienced any open racial discrimination in school or University during my time in Wales between 2004-2012, but after I graduated university at that time a lot of the funding etc. clinical psychology grants were not open to oversea students as it was around 2009 during the depression. I think racism towards Chinese had definitely gotten worse, mostly due to the sensational media coverage, e.g. BBC used to be more Sinophile. Also I realised Psychology is a highly competitive and popular subject among British local students, yet the job vacancies were very minimal (at least during the time I graduated). You are right on the demographical requirement part: if there are more East Asians then there will be more for market for people like us. As far as I know for now a lot of time you get hired because HR need to hit the diversity KPI, unless you exceeded all expectations comparing to local candidates. However, I do admire what you have achieved so far and you are definitely on the right track! You do not have to limit your future here in UK alone and I hope all the best for your success!

  • @cassie4705
    @cassie4705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Aika! I'm half Chinese Malay & half Swedish, it's sometimes odd not completely fitting into any culture/country but I also feel that it's enriched my life a lot. I do appear as white though (funnily enough, to white people I'm white, whereas BAME always pick up I'm half something else). My brother appears as Asian and he was bullied growing up :/
    I just wanted to ask if you've known of anyone getting into clinical psychology coming from a professional background such as social work or nursing, I'm on a social work course because I don't have the support of my parents & need a job when I graduate. I am really looking forward to being a social worker as I want to work with people in crisis and complexity, but I'm looking to do a conversion course when I graduate and hoping to apply to the doctorate one day. So I was just wondering if you've known of anyone making the switch? I'd love to get in touch with them if possible x

    • @ceeriece1162
      @ceeriece1162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was also thinking of going down the social work route and then potentially becoming a high intensity therapist, since I will have the social work accreditation and then finally doing the clinpsyd. It sounds like a long route but I’m willing to get the experience.

    • @nataliecheung5285
      @nataliecheung5285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Cassie, I saw your comment and just wanted to say there is a current Trainee CP on my course who is social work trained. I think her undergraduate degree was Psychology so a bit different perhaps but I would say any experience in social work or nursing is relevant to CP. It might be worth looking at some person specifications on Mental Health Practitioner roles / Nurse Therapist roles on NHS jobs to see how your experience is applicable to these mental health roles. Hope that helps.

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, definitely enriching but I totally get where you're coming from with the unique challenges being mixed race and not really fitting in!! I personally don't know anyone, but I do know that it is absolutely possible. I think a background in social work (or any other person facing work) is such a strength for Clinical Psychology. I think I've seen social workers move into CBT, and teachers too! Best of luck!

  • @Randomstupidthings
    @Randomstupidthings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make video or recommend book realted to identity how much it is important, as psychology expert, I want to know

  • @jasonho6209
    @jasonho6209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aika 加油. You 繼續 to inspire Gladys and me. Here’s the chinglish 🥺

  • @chakriya17able
    @chakriya17able 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m also south East Asian and I’m also a third culture kid who never really lived in Asia. I totally related with you about not fitting during my undergraduate, the culture shock was real. And I never really made any deep connections at uni and it comforts me that my experience isn’t just a one off because for a while I truly thought I was the problem. I never lived in Asia so I struggle to relate to other Asian students but I’m also not white so a lot of the time I kinda just feel lost. When I’m around asians I’m too white while I’m around white people I’m too Asian 😂😂. I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt that.

  • @kikunaa
    @kikunaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am Japanese. Thank you for sharing your experience. I like your videos

  • @linazhang5226
    @linazhang5226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika, I watched almost every one of your videos and i found them super helpful & inspiring. Thank you for making these!!! I myself is also a Chinese (i speak mandarin) who want to study phd in the UK. But, I'm REALLY stuck on the processes given the COVID situation and physically in China right now, it would be amazing to get some advice from you. Do you have WeChat and if you have same spare time, could we chat for a bit? Hopefully you see this message *finger crossed* (sorry I don't use Instagram, so can't message you there)

  • @ProbablyOscar
    @ProbablyOscar ปีที่แล้ว

    i am a 16 years old student from hong kong and is at a position where i have start choosing my uni and the subjects for it, honestly i am kind of lost and puzzled, people kept telling me psychology isn’t rlly a good career path due to the fact that im a chinese and there’s just nothing special about psychology, i don’t rlly know what to do. through ur videos, i understood alot more the field of psychology and the life that i would have to face or get over with if i have to go to uk, thanks ❤

  • @lorettaho3992
    @lorettaho3992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I reckon the situation in other countries such as Australia is quite different. There are many psychologists with other cultural backgrounds and many workplaces value multilingual psychologists and employ psychologists who know different languages especially they have a diverse clientele from various cultural backgrounds. I hope the UK could be more inclusive like this in future. In fact, many locally born and trained UK psychologists are transferring their professional registrations to work in Australia.

  • @rambololal
    @rambololal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last I checked, the entry requirements for the doctorate in clinical psychology at Oxford Uni stated that you have to be from Britain, since you are essentially working for the NHS. How were you able to get in? Have you lived in the UK your whole life? Were you born in the UK? (You have an accent and might as well be from Britain...I’m just curious).

  • @sfrancies87
    @sfrancies87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Does Chinese culture have different conceptualisations of mental health, in terms of seeking help? If so, perhaps that would explain the lack of representation. Thank you for sharing Aika :)

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great question! From what I’ve gathered from the literature; a combination of stigma around mental health, fear of burden or extended stigma to the family, expression of somatic symptoms over psychological symptoms (debatable), etc !

  • @elaineyu7458
    @elaineyu7458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! I am from Hong Kong as well!! Currently studying Msc Psychology in Exeter!
    I will apply for dclin as well!!

  • @claui0
    @claui0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Aika. I'm just curious. You are from HK but can't read Cantonese? Anyways, great video!

  • @milliesheher8096
    @milliesheher8096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in such an important topic - all of your videos have been so helpful and insightful for someone who is looking into the clinical psychology route! xx
    Also, I don't know if you've read British by Afua Hirsch but she touches on a lot of the same themes that you mentioned of feeling like she doesn't belong due to her mixed heritage, there were a lot of similarities to this video!

  • @Salma-oq6oz
    @Salma-oq6oz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can totally relate. I'm a British Chinese Pakistani and I lived in HK for 15 years. As a visible muslim, wearing the hijab it was hard for me too. Took me 10 years to feel at home and grow roots here. Takes time. I didn't realise you were a chinese btw truth be told. Anyway, I'm sure you are proud of who you are :) The trick is to rejoice in our uniqueness - is the lesson I've learned :)

  • @tayyabtayyab5108
    @tayyabtayyab5108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello im also Chinese 🇨🇳 living in the UK lots of ❤ from me 🙂

  • @ccp8328
    @ccp8328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend is currently a trainee clinical psychologist in UCL on her first year also and she is from HK and HK Chinese and I know a psychologist who is half Chinese so you are not alone 😊

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Yeah I know one as well - wonder if we know the same one 😅

    • @ccp8328
      @ccp8328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheOxfordPsych haha quite possibly 🧐 😊

  • @volcanicoc
    @volcanicoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was wondering - what are your thoughts on this video (on her approach to the test) and IQ tests in general?
    th-cam.com/video/IXojoV9fngY/w-d-xo.html

  • @brunadecassia1334
    @brunadecassia1334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am a mixed brazilian who studies psychology living in portugal, the coutry that colonized us the most. Xenophobia and racism everywhere, even from professors. It's tough.

  • @adrianflo6481
    @adrianflo6481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that youve made this video, could you make another one on how it feels to be privileged enough to be able to travel all the way from china to one of the worlds most prestigious schools?

  • @bellieroit1317
    @bellieroit1317 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I join my masters in neuroscience to Oxford university I'm Sri Lankan student Plz tell me the path it'll very helpful :(

  • @AChaMrSimple
    @AChaMrSimple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally relate with the cultural identity and try lingualism

  • @kattam312
    @kattam312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you get from Carl Jung's modern man in search of a soul ? I read it , found it very hard to understand .

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I read a chapter of it and really enjoyed it, but then i lost the book :'( I'll get back to you on this!

  • @sebastienwalker5134
    @sebastienwalker5134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aika, really glad to hear your distinct voice as a British Chinese. I'm Chinese with 8 years of study experience in the UK, USA, and Australia.
    During my extended time study period (I'm doing my Ph.D. now at the age of 27), Brits distinguish each other based on their accents. That is to say, if you have a British accent, you would be regarded as a Brit, whereas someone like me with a mixed accent would be considered as a foreigner.
    Since you have a perfect British accent, I am curious to ask you a question. After COVID-19, do you find British Chinese encountered some certain level of discrimination and bullies in their workforce or in their life?
    Greetings from Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳. ❤❤❤

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Not really actually - most people are just glad they are getting psychology input. I do get questions about where I’m from and I’m not offended by the question :)

    • @anshumanjaiswal5787
      @anshumanjaiswal5787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheOxfordPsych one question please. Can you answer. Please reply

  • @nathansteele4358
    @nathansteele4358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well as a person who’s interested in psychology but not passionate enough to go university for it… I must subscribe to find out what I’m missing out on now🤔
    Also you’re cool

  • @taranbains8535
    @taranbains8535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So pretty 🤩

  • @freshleap
    @freshleap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel you

  • @Nomantras
    @Nomantras 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think with clinical psychology it's very mind focused and misses the heart component that is very needed for healing for mental health issues. I think that is where authenticity comes from, your unique self. Having said that, most of what you've talked about is more about facade but if you can ground yourself in who you are and being comfortable with it, being an ethnic minority shouldn't be as much of an issue. When people don't know themselves they get preoccupied with these surface things like skin colour etc. They are viewing things from what they've learnt with their mind rather connecting to their heart which I think is a stronger determinant of who you are. You can actually connect to it and you'll discover "new" things about yourself.

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! I definitely came from this view previously - though I do think upon reflection I disagree. It might bother you less if you have thought through it, but the interactions may never go away. In fact it can be unhelpful to not acknowledge how different you may look, how your culture shapes your belief. Psychology goes way beyond the mind - systemic issues form the core of many ways in which we shape our view of the world and ourselves. Previous attempts to ignore it and focus on my academic and personal qualities have been great, but it is not mutually exclusive with appreciating that that sometimes that can be unhelpful too.

    • @TheOxfordPsych
      @TheOxfordPsych  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      & thank you for sharing your thoughts! Have helped me reflect on my stance on this, too. :)

    • @Nomantras
      @Nomantras 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TheOxfordPsych Awareness certainly helps and it's good to face insecurities, it's brave of you to post this video. I've not been in your shoes as I'm white but I'm an immigrant .One thing I can say from my view is that attacking someone that's asian is just ignorant and simple-minded. Writing someone off solely based on their looks is low and primitive. We have to cherish each other as loving and kind human beings because life is tough as it is and we need each others support.

  • @mikolajochocki2810
    @mikolajochocki2810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I also think its important to understand that racist people will always be out there and that we're all disadvantaged in our individual unique ways. Some more than others. Yet I think its important to accept yourself and work on yourself as an individual instead of focusing on your ethnicity as if its a limiting factor. 95% of people won't care about your race as long as you're an individual with a good heart

    • @adrianflo6481
      @adrianflo6481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try being a muslim in india or china and youll see a whole other level of racism that you didnt know existed.

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vance McCoy has a business called Altanta Auction Gallery with his friend Allen.

  • @taopan7599
    @taopan7599 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sounds adorable 🤩

  • @mrglasses8953
    @mrglasses8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The difference is East Asians come from developed (or nearly developed) countries. Hence there's automatic respect from westerners for Hong Kongers (+Japanese/Koreans/Taiwanese/Singaporeans/Chinese/Malaysians)

  • @abhilashagurung1637
    @abhilashagurung1637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really scared for a new year in a uk school/high school scared of making friends,getting bullied for being asain,not having a British accent,not fitting in the class and so on...

  • @kevinkibble8342
    @kevinkibble8342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You weren't born in the UK? Could have fooled me, you speak with a very elegant English sounding accent and even your inflections sound very English too! Anyway, a very balanced video with some interesting perspectives.

  • @sutapagoswami653
    @sutapagoswami653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amidst a typical Indian family full of engineers and tech people, I'm the first one in my family pursuing psychology, this is QUITE A CHOICE. But one day, India is gonna understand the importance of mental health, it's already growing over here!

  • @Universeiswithyou729
    @Universeiswithyou729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    加油!!

  • @some_one_2_3
    @some_one_2_3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had time to make a TH-cam channel when I was at university.
    Psychology vs Engineering degrees...

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please MaDam I know that you must contact Vance McCoy. His i.q his so high. He spoke Cantanise & mandarin within two weeks. His mother Theresa has an i.g of 140. His father has an I.q of over 167. Higher than Alberta Einstein.

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please contact Vance McCoy from Atlanta Auction Gallery. He needs help.

  • @haleyw8601
    @haleyw8601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At this point, I honestly think that the porter at kings is just purely racist. One my of friends from Egypt was once a kings college student. There was a strike going on inside the college few years ago, all the students there were white, except him. The porter let every other students in except him, saying it’s for security purposes.
    So my friend was politely asking for reasons, so on and so forth, the porter had nothing to say, but still won’t let him in. He was really offended by then, so he just stood there refusing to leave. The porter called security in the end and forcing to take him outside. Nobody inside that group said anything. In the end, my friend got kicked out of the college, and was never allowed enter ever again. But luckily he got accepted into queens for phd. :(
    This is just sad

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It,'s in Atlanta.

  • @nyann1736
    @nyann1736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello from hk but a bit offended when u say you're from HK but address yourself as "Chinese" instead of "Hong Konger"

  • @ReturnOfTheNerdStarWars
    @ReturnOfTheNerdStarWars 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😁It's definitely challenging belonging to a minority group, and living overseas. I'm originally from the UK (51 years old), lived in the Republic of China for 22 years now.
    Not much in the way of social change happening down here in Taiwan. The younger, millennial generation are being taught all the prejudices of the Baby Boomers.
    Unfortunately I have Tourette's Syndrome which also makes me stand out more than I would like, but that's a story for another day.
    I have thoroughly enjoyed being called Lao Wai 55 times a day, pointed at, starred at, objects thrown at me, crowds shouting "go back to your own country!" It's so much fun!!! I'm pretty much ready to board that jumbo jet now, and return to the UK 😂

  • @chung932
    @chung932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like your videos :)

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please call Vance. His I Q is so super.

  • @jamesb2166
    @jamesb2166 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought you were Scottish from Edinburgh area

  • @Patrick-rv3he
    @Patrick-rv3he 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    姐姐你好,很高兴认识你~ 我都一样在清华学心理学。~

  • @lez8022
    @lez8022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve always thought u r Japanese somehow hahahha. I m a Chinese in Canada studying psy as well Like 👍 ur channel

  • @benmak8447
    @benmak8447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I come from Hong Kong. I will study psychology in Manchester.

    • @benmak8447
      @benmak8447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      have any advice for me

    • @kh7736
      @kh7736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benmak8447 did you leave hk because of China? Sorry just curious

    • @benmak8447
      @benmak8447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kh7736 one of the reason is CCP, there are no freedom in china

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vance McCoy speaks 4 languages of the Chinese language fluently.

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Atlanta Auction Gallery. Take him on.

  • @research_before_u_type
    @research_before_u_type 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a Canadian "minority" working in China. As a foreigner I'm typically treated as a second class citizen. However, I don't actually use the term minority as it makes me sound like another whiney victim. As a minority and the push for equal outcome, you may even have an advantage when getting a job. We believe racism exists more than it does because we dwell in the idea of it.

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please recruit Vance Allen McCoy. He has an high I.Q much high than Albert Einstein. He learned Chinese Mandarin within a week. Please take him into your fold.

  • @harrismatthewchan3452
    @harrismatthewchan3452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    你的廣東話真的非常好😂😂

  • @lilphoenixjay
    @lilphoenixjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Join the Facebook bbc mental health group

    • @lilphoenixjay
      @lilphoenixjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm interested in neurology and psychology

  • @Randomstupidthings
    @Randomstupidthings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why people discriminate there must some reason psychology can answer

  • @majpanik
    @majpanik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty daft for a psychology student to not understand that any student who doesn't come from the country and looks/speaks differently will feel shutout. Its the same for Brits who study abroad. You then end up mixing with the people who also fall into that category eg, brits will mix easily with Americans, Canadians, aussies etc because of the common language. You mixed well with other Europeans as you were all not native English speakers so you had a common issue. If you have a particularly outgoing personality you'll find it easier but I'm guessing you were quite reserved at the time, I have seen it with asian students at the local college, they are rarely seen with anyone other than another asian in the 1st year, in the 2nd year at least 1 of them has made some local friends and then they all start to mingle. There's always at least 1 british student who is really curious and keen to learn more about you who will pluck up the courage to try to become friends. I don't think you were intentionally shutout it's just at that age no one wants to take the first step.

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Atlanta Auction Gallery

  • @apollothirteen9236
    @apollothirteen9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please contact Vance MCCOY Atlanta Auction Gallery. He would make a great husband.

  • @zakdune
    @zakdune 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We're all just Pavlov's dog salivating over strife in life. 🐶🙃
    P.S. Born Londoner (non Caucasian) here wanting to learn Mandarin and Japanese. Anyone who speaks it and would like to grab a coffee/tea, hit me up. ☕😁👍

  • @diona_six
    @diona_six 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do not sound Scottish at all, more British than any other accent, according to me!

  • @Samuel115s
    @Samuel115s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I hear BAME I think more of black, mixed race or south Asian. British East Asian really are a minority of a minority.

  • @khaledwriter7464
    @khaledwriter7464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you want me to translate your videos into Arabic? I need money and I’m good.

  • @jakoflynn2560
    @jakoflynn2560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a gag about behaviour not about colour is that so bad? (Re bridge)

  • @NuclearHaggis
    @NuclearHaggis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you really think you don't sound Scottish from 5:36 until 5:38? English people still don't know anything about the Scots lol.