What defines culture?

The cultural divides between immigrants and native citizens are stark in America - so what happens when immigrant descendants identify as native citizens? The Disconnect: the feeling of alienation from that descendant's ancestral culture. Annika Christy is a senior at Valencia High School. Annika is a talented artist & budding scientist who has committed her time in high school to further her quest for knowledge in both aspects. She is the Theater President and the Improv Team Vice President. Annika is one of two International Honor Thespians to graduate from VHS and serves her community & school as Vice President of NHS, President of Lending Paws, & a six-year choir member. Annika is an honors, AP, & ValTech student during class hours. Annika received her Girl Scout Gold Award this past year - a feat for which she was honored at Angels Stadium and is set to talk about as a panelist at the Voices for Girls conference. She has performed at many events as a featured singer & independent graphic designer, & her work has been used by peers & companies alike. Annika plans to major in biomedical engineering & minor in theater in college. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx