Hannah's choice to stay in the United States during the pandemic was a decision that brought natural challenges and unexpected adventures. Her incredible storytelling gives us a good look at what her experience was like. As an international student who came to the U.S. at the young age of 13, Hannah has learn a lot from her four years of experience as a Chinese student studying in an American high school. During COVID-19, struggling with homesickness everyday, Hannah got a new perception of family and realized that we cherish the people around us. 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