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Understanding Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and How to Celebrate It
Time to read Views A population of 20 million, $0.93 for every dollar the dominant culture makes, and an exponential decrease in leadership as positions gain more seniority–What’s wrong with this picture? Shane Carlin, the President and CEO of Asian Student Achievement, has sought the answer to this question ever since it popped into his…
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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 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
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
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…
