Generational Perspectives on Education, Work & Family

How Your Values Shape Your Life Decisions BY: JOANNA WU   Julia is in the midst of brainstorming what she could write about in her college application when her Mom stumbles into her room. “You’re applying to Berkeley, right? I really hope Berkeley accepts you.” Rolling her eyes, Julia responds, “I’ll apply to Berkeley, but […]

Making the Most of Your Time in College

BY: DARRIN CHING With tuition rates on the rise, one of the major concerns that college students have is whether or not they are having a rewarding college experience. However, what exactly does this mean? How should you take advantage of all of the opportunities that a college has to offer and have a fulfilling experience? Here’s […]

Dare to be Different – Four Dream Pursuing Stories

(Family Magazine February 2013 5th Issue) – Editors Although Asians demonstrate a certain pattern in their career choices, we can still find people with different goals and dreams. The following stories belong to people who dare to be different among Asians. Fueling their pursuits, we can see that personal talent, passion and perseverance, opportunities, and […]

Trends and Reasons behind Asian Americans’ Professional Choices

(Family Magazine February 2013 5th Issue) Agnes Ip It is no secret that Asian families strongly emphasize education. To compete for admission to an elite college, their high school-aged children spend most of their free time in tutoring and SAT prep classes. As for their majors, most Asians choose subjects in science and technology. When […]