Qualitative research provides us with a means to gain a deep description of the lives we study. But entering in a community can be difficult. We have to suspend our own cultural lens while examining the experiences of others. Dr. Lisa Suzuki of New York University describes the importance of cultures being understood among a context of political, economic, historical, and social venues. Students will be moved by her personal experiences and the use of symbols that she uses to illustrate her own story and culture.