Finding Confidence at Williams College w/ Joyce Tseng | Ep. 17

In today's interview, Joyce Tseng talks about impostor syndrome, coming out of her shell, reckoning with an idealized view of the American education system and overcoming serious injuries and setbacks as a student-athlete. Join us as she shares her experience as an international student from Thailand both at Phillips Exeter Academy and Williams College.
Thanks so much Joyce for being so gracious with your time and offering us your wisdom!
Note: Joyce represented Thailand at the 2015 Asian Age Group Championships in the 1m individual and 3m synchronized diving events (this is what she meant when she "Asia Games" in the video).
0:00 Preview
0:52 Introducing Joyce Tseng, Williams ’20
1:51 What was high school Joyce like?
7:25 The diving life
12:00 Being an International Student at Williams
15:10 Diving 2.0 at Williams
19:10 What did a typical day in your life look like?
22:00 Sophomore year slump
25:33 Studying abroad in London
28:00 Going for hip-hop!
29:10 How’d you end up in Taipei today?
33:08 A romanticized idea of America
37:19 On ‘Effortless perfection’
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[@DaniaTaki]

This was very insightful, and the timing is impeccable! Thank you, Kevin and Joyce!

[@elevatedschool]

glad you liked this one Dania!

[@Holaman123]

You are so articulate, eloquent, and down to earth! Super helpful. Thanks so much!

[@elevatedschool]

You are so welcome!

[@joycetseng4842]

Master host Kevin

[@elevatedschool]

Thanks for sharing Joyce :3