Kwok Talk
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Kwok Talk is a space where Jon Kwok shares stories about his life. He's a Peace Corps Volunteer living in Lesotho.All opinions expressed in this show are his own and do not represent the views of the United States Government or the Peace Corps.
Kwok Talk
5y ago
There are too many things in life that I fear to keep track of but today I talk about some of those lighter fears and how I choose to respond to them ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
I've been embracing humor as a perspective and learning how to not take myself so seriously ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
I talk about the culture of generosity and giving in Lesotho and how I've struggled to accept such gifts ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
While living abroad, I often miss different things from the US. There are some times when pieces of familiarity keep me grounded ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
It's hard to live life without comparing yourself to others but I don't think comparison always has to be a bad thing ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
As a partial follow-up to my previous episode on privilege, I discuss the importance of security, particularly in regards to the basic necessity of water. While the episode is titled Security, I discuss my challenges with water insecurity and what that means to me ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
Over the past year+ I've learned a lot about privileges I have as an American living abroad and what that means to me ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
Life is full of different perspectives and it's important to remember to put things into perspective and be open to adopting new perspectives ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
Kwok Talk is back!!! Whether it's a means of coping or making the best of a situation, I somehow adapt to my current realities to find normalcy but forget about how life can sometimes be different ..read more
Kwok Talk
5y ago
I have never been more aware of my race than during my Peace Corps service. It's been an adventure navigating being a Chinese American living in an African nation and all of the different cultural identities attached to those three vastly different regions ..read more