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    Fear of Failure
    Rei Pham
    • Feb 4, 2017

    Fear of Failure

    Failing in College... The idea of failing is dreadful for anyone. For Vietnamese Americans, the pressure to succeed often stems from the fear of failing and the fear of disappointing one’s parents. In a typical Vietnamese household, children hear their parents and relatives gossip about someone else’s child changing their majors or taking a year off of college as if they kissed success goodbye. It’s strange, but growing up as a Vietnamese American, I’ve struggled with this in
    College: The Best Four Years of Your Life
    Rei Pham
    • Jan 31, 2017

    College: The Best Four Years of Your Life

    When 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! Now that I’m more than halfway done with my college experience, I can finally tell you that that is absolutely true BUT only when you are committed to making that dream a reality. Here’s a couple of ways to make college an experience you’ll never forget: 1. Celebrate failures Affected by my Vietnamese heritage, I find I get nervous about tryi

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