About Me

Hey! My name is Karl Robertsson. I’m a Duke University sophomore studying economics, finance, writing, Chinese, math, and other subjects. Prior to transferring to Duke this year, I studied at Emory University and went to high school in Hong Kong. 

In fact, I spent my entire life growing up in Hong Kong before moving to the US for college. I studied in a local primary school and can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I also speak Swedish, my father-tongue.​

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Having grown up in a multicultural family with an American mother and Swedish father, in Asia, I benefit from all the traditions and influences I’ve experienced from those cultures. Together, they form a huge part of my identity.   

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With Hong Kong being such an important part of my life, I’m very interested in social issues facing Hong Kong society. That’s initially why I started this blog. Specifically, I follow issues such as poverty, inequality, unaffordable housing, worker rights, mental health among teens, and education reform. I’m impressed by people who dedicate a significant part of their lives to helping others in these areas. In my small way, I’d like to address these issues as well. 

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​I am also writing this blog to highlight some of the areas I’ve been thinking about such as space and new energy technology. I love having the freedom to write what I’m interested in and what I believe in. It's not only a great way to crystallize my thoughts on topics, but also to record some of what's happening in my life. 

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In addition to knowing my background and where I grew up, there are three important things you might want to know about me: I am community driven, slightly obsessed with Lord of the Rings, and addicted to rugby. I hope you stop by to follow me on my journey from growing up in Hong Kong and moving to Georgia and then North Carolina. I hope you agree with me that, “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” — Galadriel.