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  • Women’s History Month: Its History, Significance, and How to Celebrate

    Women’s History Month: Its History, Significance, and How to Celebrate

    Time to read Views The impact women have had on Asian Student Achievement (ASA) has been undeniable–we would not be able to do what we do without the women working behind the scenes to achieve our mission. To honor the woman behind ASA, as well as every woman who has worked tirelessly to provide contemporary…

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  • Annie Tan: Educator, Activist, Storyteller

    Annie Tan: Educator, Activist, Storyteller

    Annie Tan is an activist, educator, writer, and speaker who utilizes her voice and experiences to stand for what is right, no matter how hard it may seem. Her story, however, shows that the journey to finding your purpose and place in the world isn’t easy. Tan’s life was one filled with unexpected turns and…

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  • Day in the Life of an ASA Intern

    Day in the Life of an ASA Intern

    Time to read Views Here at Asian Student Achievement, we have a number of student interns who join our team. Each intern brings their own set of skills and enthusiasm during their internship. We love our students and wanted to take the time to showcase their hard work and what their life is like a…

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  • The Wake-Up Call: Don’t Forget to Enjoy Life Amidst the Daily Grind

    The Wake-Up Call: Don’t Forget to Enjoy Life Amidst the Daily Grind

    Time to read Views Michelle Chhong is a University of Illinois Urbana Champaign alum who has worked her way up the corporate ladder. She is currently the Transformation Programs Lead at Schneider Electric, and she understands the challenge of pursuing the right career while still enjoying life. During my interview with her, I got to…

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  • Pursuing Your Passion

    Pursuing Your Passion

    Time to read Views On August 1-3, 2023 “The Hawaiian Brothers” took on the Teen Crossfit Games in Madison Wisconsin. After a hard weekend, Ka’eo, age 16, ended in 9th, and the youngest brother of the trio Kulani, age 15, took home 4th place. Their oldest brother Elijah, age 18, joined as a coach for…

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