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Asian American Role Model Series – Anne Ruiz
Time to read Views Uptown, Chicago is home to a population of Asian American immigrants, and many of their children go to Goudy Elementary. In fact, Uptown was Ruiz’s first home as well — the place where she lived and learned what it means to be an Asian-American student when she first came to the…
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What Steps Are Colleges Taking to Combat Micro-Aggressions On Campus?
Time to read Views As an intern for ASA and a student at Illinois State University (ISU), I am always looking for an opportunity to be a part of discussions that cultivate open-mindedness and give a voice to people of color. ISU promotes community and acceptance among their students. However, despite the strides made by the…
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Asian American Role Model series — Parry Shen
Time to read Views Lights, cameras and scripts make up some of the elements of acting. While some people want to stay behind the scenes, others want to shine center staged. Parry Shen found his passion for acting late in his academic career but is living out his dreams today.Asian and Asian American actors are…
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Why We Launched Our Company and Our Job Board
Time to read Views For student Michael Nguyen, college was a place to grow not only intellectually but also professionally. But like many of his fellow students, he spent significant time deciding how to align his passion for entrepreneurship, mentorship, and advocacy on behalf of Asian and Asian American students. While serving as treasurer for the…
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Our Chicago Launch Event
Time to read Views At Asian Student Achievement (ASA), we’re always looking for new ways to connect with potential clients and ASA fans like yourself. Last month, we planned and launched our first of several public events, where we invited students, professionals, and job seekers alike to experience a slice of Asian Student Achievement’s many services.…
