Transpacific Crossings 2.0: Asian Americans Choosing Careers in Asia

Edward J. W. Park Professor of Asian Pacific American Studies, Loyola Marymount University Why are growing numbers of Asian Americans migrating to Asia to live and work? How do we understand manifestations of this phenomenon from “Kimchi G.I.’s” in Seoul to “Sea Turtle” business consultants in Shanghai and Indian American IT experts in Mumbai? Changes in the global economy and government policies have led increasing numbers of Asian Americans to migrate to Asia to live and work. Prof. Park’s presentation will focus on three case studies drawn from Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo to address the opportunities, challenges, and predicaments of Asian American life in Asia. Sponsors: Center for Bilingual / Bicultural Studies (CB/BS), MISTI Korea, MISTI China For more information, please contact fll-events@mit.edu