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The ASA Newsletter: Issue 02
As we look forward to August, we get excited about the beginning of a new school year! Although this summer has been amazing, it is always fun for school to start. Parents can’t wait, kids get to see their friends, and working professionals…well, they’ve been working this whole time…Anyway, we are excited to celebrate this upcoming month with new people, new blogs, and wonderful new events! Read on to find out more!
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CEO Corner
Having experienced and worked in the undergraduate world, I have seen just about everything under the sun. My best advice for the incoming class is to go to the orientation activities. Don’t act like you’re too cool for orientation. A lot of students skip out on it, but they also miss out on making new friends both in their class and in the older classes. It is also important to be patient with yourself and others and to be open-minded when exploring new things. While you may meet some great people at orientation, these may not be your friends for all of college. It is important to be open-minded and remember that there is no pressure to figure everything out overnight. As far as excelling academically, try to eliminate distractions as best as you can. There will be times when you need to study and times when you can be social. Find a balance and take studying seriously. Go somewhere that you can focus without distractions, so when you are hanging out with friends, you can do it without worrying about your school work. Oh, and go to class!
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Intern Spotlight
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Rachel Ramirez (she/her/hers)
Graphic Design Intern
Meet our newest intern, Rachel Ramirez! Rachel is a student at Biola University majoring in Digital Journalism and Media and minoring in Sociology. Growing up in Hawaii inspired her love for creating through different avenues– photography, videography, design, and writing. She aspires to be a multimedia journalist, connecting her passions for creativity and social justice to uplift the stories of underrepresented communities. Beyond school, she is an avid concert-goer and enjoys a good matcha latte.
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Donor Spotlight
Here are a few words from donors Justin and Jolie on why they support ASA.
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“ASA is a great organization for Asian-identifying students and recent grads to network with folks in various industries and finding amazing opportunities.”
– Justin W.
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“Shane has been an advocate for Asian and Asian-Americans long before ASA was formed. His deep commitment to this space is admirable and am thrilled to support.
If you could like to donate to an organization and amplify your impact, please donate to ASA!”
– Jolie Y.
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Partner Spotlight
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This month, we want to highlight one of our amazing partners KAN-WIN. KAN-WIN is a non-profit organization that seeks to “eradicate gender-based violence through comprehensive, survivor-centered services, education, and outreach to Asian American communities and beyond.” This non-profit originated in the 1980s when a group of women came together to advocate against domestic violence in the Korean American community. Since then, they have grown to embrace a wider community of diverse individuals with the hope to create “healthy and safe communities free of violence and oppression.” These inspiring women work to support survivors and each other through a wide range of services from housing to hotlines. They take inspiration from an Asian folk saying that says “happiness increases as we share it with others; pain decreases as we share it with others.” Their mission is uplifting and courageous as they work to ensure a brighter future for survivors and communities everywhere. KAN-WIN partners with us through our diversity-driven job board.
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Upcoming Event
From August 24-26, 2023 the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) will be hosting a leadership convention in Boston, MA. This convention will feature over 700 leaders and speakers including our own Shane Carlin! On the 24th from 10:45 am-11:40 am, Shane will be a panelist for the NLC23 Workshop – “Social Innovation & Leadership: Building for a Sustainable Future” along with Jonathan “JT” Wu and Meha Parashar. Jonathan is the founder of the Preface Project which works to “connect bilingual high school students with young kids to promote literacy, learning, and English language skills to strengthen communities from within.” And Meha is a leading IT professional with over 18 years of experience in the industry and has been with The DOW Chemical Company for more than 14 years. We are honored and excited to be a part of such an amazing panel and convention, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Upcoming Blog
In this upcoming blog post, Gracie Singleton shares the secrets for a successful school year for 2023’s first year college students. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek:
“The beginning of the school year is quickly approaching, and with it, comes a wide range of emotions. Parents are ecstatic, kids are sad to see summer go, and teachers are desperately trying to convince themselves they are ready for another year; however, there is another group that is scared and excited and unsure of what is to come: First Year College Students. Being a newbie anywhere can be daunting, but we compiled some tips from recent first years in order to set up this year’s class for success.”
Recent Job Postings
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If you’d like to support Asian Student Achievement, click here to give today! Your gift will help us shape the next generation in Asian American Leadership.
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