Jackie HuynhDec 13, 2017Art as a Hobby, But it Better Not Be Your CareerVietnamese parents are strict when it comes to education. They have good reasons to be strict when it comes to their kids. Many parents...
Rei PhamApr 24, 2017Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Scared of Student LoansComing from a Vietnamese household, my parents have always told me to never borrow money or take out loans as Vietnam is a cash society....
Rei PhamApr 21, 2017Dealing with College RejectionsAs college acceptances slowly become available in your student portals, so are college rejection letters. Personally, this is my least...
Carolyn LêMar 15, 2017Pretty Girls Get Married and Boys Need to Provide: Patriarchy in Vietnamese CultureWhen I was a kid, I played outside every day. Often I came home with scrapes and bruises. "You are going to get a scar and nobody will...
Rei PhamFeb 10, 2017All About College! Tips, Advice and Frequently Asked QuestionsAs a tour guide at my university, I currently work for the Office of Admissions. On my tours, I find that I get quite a bit of questions...
Rei PhamFeb 4, 2017Fear of FailureFailing in College... The idea of failing is dreadful for anyone. For Vietnamese Americans, the pressure to succeed often stems from the...
Rei PhamJan 31, 2017College: The Best Four Years of Your LifeWhen I was in high school, I dreamt of the day I move off to college. And why not? They always say it’s the best 4 years of your life!...
Rei PhamDec 15, 2016Fraternities and Sororities, it's All Greek to Me!In my previous article, I talked about what media and pop culture don’t tell you about Greek Life. But what is it exactly? Greek Life is...
Rei PhamDec 11, 2016What the Media Doesn’t Tell You About Fraternities and Sororities“You’re in a sorority? But you don’t seem like a sorority girl…” I constantly hear this phrase throughout my time being in a sorority....
Rei PhamDec 7, 2016Ways to Save Money in CollegeWe all know it; college costs A LOT of money! Even with Financial Aid (which you should definitely apply for) saving a little bit more...
Rei PhamNov 19, 2016Working While in CollegeLet me tell you, having a job while managing your studies at the same time is not an easy feat. Here’s my story on working while going to...
Rei PhamNov 14, 2016Midterms Mania: Smarter Ways to Study“Study smarter, not harder.” Hopefully, the above saying is half true, but the reality, you need to study hard and do it in a smart way...
Rei PhamNov 9, 2016Let’s Talk NetworkingWe hear it all the time. But what is “networking” exactly? In my experiences, networking just really means interacting and connecting to...
Rei PhamNov 4, 2016The New FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid“Apply for FAFSA! Don’t forget! Complete and submit your FAFSA today!” We hear it about it all the time on campus, but what exactly is...
Rei PhamOct 7, 2016College Frenzy: I’m OVERWHELMED! Life hacks to help you cope.The semester just started and you already found yourself feeling stressed out? Don’t worry, no one says college is a piece of cake! No...