I was drawn to APASA because of the potential it offered as a community with purpose.
Read More
APA means duality. By being APA, I think I always felt pressured to choose to be either Asian or American.
Read More
Passing on Chinese traditions and teaching other people about these customs is something that is really important to me.
Read More
Being APA has always been an identity that I’ve struggled with as a mixed-race kid.
Read More
Being APA means being a part of a community of individuals who are proud of who they are.
Read More
All the events have a special part in my heart, but my favorite moments are the simple ones.
Read More
Being APA means having two places be home.
Read More
One of my biggest goals when I was running for Executive Director was to build APASA's internal community to be strong, supportive, and a caring, safe space. I always thought that we needed APASA's community to be strong in order to work our best and give back all that we can to the greater USC and APA communities. I can only hope that APASA will continue to offer a community for not just APAs, but for all students and surrounding community members.
Read More
I personally want to see APASA expand its visibility not only on campus but to the broader Los Angeles community. It would be great to be able to engage with what it means to be APA from a more grounded viewpoint with stories and input from older members of the community.
Read More
To me, being APA means being part of an identity that provides strength and community with those around me through shared values and experiences.
Read More
Being APA to me means being conscious of my identity. It means being cognizant about the intricacies of my culture and how I can add a different narrative to conversations I'm having and connect with others with a similar narrative. It means being an active part of the APA community, and promoting solidarity and support for those I can help.
Read More
My long-term goal for APASA is to help as many APA’s as possible find a sense of community.
Read More