Lily Yeh - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents

The speaker reflects on the significant impact their parents had on their life, particularly in shaping their artistic journey. The father, with his love for travel and Chinese landscape painting, introduced the speaker to art, which became a lifelong passion. The mother provided unwavering support, working hard to support the family. This parental influence guided the speaker through high school, college, and eventually to graduate school in the arts.

What activity did the narrator's father enjoy that influenced the narrator's artistic journey?

• Collecting rare books

• Traveling and exploring new places

• Playing musical instruments

• Cooking exotic dishes

At what age did the narrator start learning Chinese landscape painting?

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 10 years old

• 15 years old

Where did the narrator pursue their graduate studies in Fine Arts?

• Harvard University

• University of Pennsylvania

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What role did the narrator's mother play in their artistic journey?

• She worked hard to support and encourage them

• She was a famous artist herself

• She discouraged them from pursuing art

• She was indifferent to their career

How did the narrator describe the overall impact of their parents on their life?

• They were the most impactful figures

• They had little influence

• They were a source of constant criticism

• They were supportive but uninvolved