Stepping above the model minority myth as an AAPI
[School was] around the time when I first heard of the model minority myth. I saw mainstream media positively raving about the academic and professional success of Asian Americans.
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Mental health is striving for progress, not perfection
I have learned that it is okay to struggle and take time for myself. Once you understand yourself and what makes you happy, you need to listen to that. You are important and need to prioritize yourself because you deserve the world.
Technology at a young age: Bridging the digital divide
Coming into 2021, many low-income students find themselves lacking the resources that they need to succeed. With Close The Gap’s Distance Learning Microgrants, we hope to bridge the digital divide for those in need during these troubling times.
Caught through the cracks by closing the network gap
I took a chance, and the founders at Close the Gap took a chance on me. In June 2019, I attended Close the Gap Foundation's inaugural Social Impact Fellowship.
How to assemble your mentorship board
People often ask me what the value of mentorship is. It is indeed a very difficult question to answer since it varies in different circumstances and indeed hardly measurable.