Daniel Hu (‘23), Shanghai, China 

Daniel will be flying back to his family’s hometown in Ninghai, a small town in Zhejiang province. COVID-19 has not compromised his plans, although he will have to take a few tests before and after his trip. His favorite dish is fish, mainly because his hometown has delicious seafood. There is a Chinese proverb “年年有余” (nian nian you yu), which is tied to the dish, and it means to have extra money left over for the new year. The last character of the proverb is the same sound as the Chinese word for fish; therefore, it is tradition to consume fish for good luck. He also has made a small family resolution to eat healthier. 

“I know it sounds funny, but people can never understand how much they can truly eat until they have celebrated Chinese New Year with a Chinese family,” Daniel said. “Every year, I tell myself that I will not eat as much this time, and every year I fail miserably.”