Category: Blog
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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…
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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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Secrets For a Successful Year
Time to read Views 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…
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You’re Not Alone: Challenging Mental Health Stigmas in The AAPI Community
Time to read Views People always say that you are your own worst critic. This often rings true as we battle perfectionism, feelings of failure, obsessing over that one spot in our hair, or any other mental challenge that might arise. In the United States, it is said that around one in five adults live with some…
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Celebrating Asians in STEM
Time to read Views Pakistani activist, Malala Yousafzi once said, “I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. Their right to be educated.” …
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The Forgotten Minority
Time to read Views As Asian Americans, we are often upheld as the model minority. We are perceived as well-educated, successful, and used as a shining example for how to overcome racism in America. While there may be certain privileges with this association, it is a flawed and dangerous perception — most of us encounter…
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Asian Student Achievement Partners With The National Association of Asian American Professionals to Expand Membership and Diversity Driven Job Board
Time to read Views CHICAGO – Asian Student Achievement (ASA) is excited to announce a new collaboration with the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP). This partnership will merge the two separate job boards into one, helping job seekers connect with more diversity driven companies. “As President and CEO of Asian Student Achievement, I…
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2020 Year End Review
Time to read Views For most of us, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, filled with unexpected challenges forcing us to adapt and accelerate our personal growth. As this turbulent year comes to a close, we sat down (virtually) with our interns here at Asian Student Achievement to hear how 2020 went for…
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Leading the Way for Asian American Marketing
Time to read Views Did you know that Asian Americans have the highest household income and have seen the highest growth in buying power (which continues to grow year over year)? 42nd Parallel, a nation-wide marketing agency focused on Asian and Asian American consumers is well aware of this fact. As their clients continue to…
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Asian American Role Model Series – Nancy Shen & Anna Chen
Time to read Views All photos courtesy of Aisle Ai Weddings Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful wedding planner behind the scenes? Finding the perfect wedding planner means finding someone who can understand the desired vision and interact with not just the happy couple, but the families as well.Nancy Shen, CEO, and…