Being Desi in today’s society: The power of mother tongue languages and kids going to uni

In this episode, we’re talking about language—what it means, what it carries, and why it matters, especially for kids from migrant families. For a lot of Desi households, there’s a big focus on sending kids to university and doing well in the West. But along the way, many of us stop speaking our mother tongue or lose touch with it completely. We dive into what’s lost when that happens, the pressure to “fit in,” and why keeping our language alive is about more than just speaking—it’s about identity, culture, and staying connected to where we come from. Real talk, real stories, and something every Desi family can relate to.