Is it really unusual for a female to move away from her family?

I find it common mostly because of the uniqueness of my program–where people from all over the world come to study. I know people who have crossed oceans for it and intend to stay in the states as a result. CMU is a place like that.

I know decades from now, I will be obligated to return to the Bay Area. As my parents have said, my sister and I will be responsible for taking them to the doctor, helping them out in the house, etc. Filial piety. Expected, but not demanded.

And ultimately, it\’s unusual to see a girl traveling by herself.