With the economy as it is today, everyone is clinging to their job as if it were their lifeline — and in some cases, it is. However, when my dad lost his job at the start of this month, his siblings applauded. “Now you can focus more time on your son,” they said.
SYLP: Women in China: the past and the present
There are two very popular Chinese sayings: “The great virtue of a woman is to have no talent” and “It is more beneficial to raise geese than daughters.” These expose the low regard of Chinese women in traditional Chinese society
SYLP: The meaning of success …
What is the meaning of success? That is a hard question to answer because everybody has a different definition. Other people think my father is successful because he is a great cardiac surgeon and has saved many lives. Other people think my grandfather is successful because he has a great and loyal son. Other people think my little cousin is successful because she has the best grades in her class.
SYLP: Pursuing dreams …
Whether you realize it or not, we all have the dream to pursue a career in something that we love. Some may love art, while others love music. However, many obstacles are placed along the path to achieving your dream.
SYLP: Poetry …
Is poetry just all about rhyming?
Is it just about words that flow? Is it just how you express yourself?
To me, poetry can have all these aspects, but it is way more than just these three things.
SYLP: In Pictures
As the photographer for the Summer Youth Leadership Program, it was my job to capture the memories to be displayed in our yearbook, and what a fun job it was!
SYLP: Calling on the American ambassador
Not long ago, I was extensively involved in the college admissions process. I remember a particular interview with an alumnus, and we had a discussion about the implications of my studies in history — why was it so important to remember my cultural identity?
SYLP: When two worlds meet
From the moment they see you to the moment you open your mouth, it allows another person to form a first impression. When I walk into a room, people see that I am Asian. It is human nature and the first thing anyone would see.
SYLP: Maintaining cultural identity
I am Vietnamese. However, I don’t feel as if I’ve really embraced the Vietnamese culture. My parents were born in Vietnam and they immigrated here. As they struggled to save money, start new lives, and support their kids, my life has been that of an average American kid — an opportunity that my parents had to work hard for.
SYLP: Too Asian?
Asian American students are often labeled as the model minority because of their high rates of success throughout schools in America.