Colorism in the Philippines — stopping the effects of colonialism

Color helps shape us — both positively and negatively. Color is what we use to see the world, represent values, and create meaning. Yet color also brings a divide in our society. In the 1950s and 1960s, color in…

Asian Americans Can Say “I love you”…They Just Say It a Bit Differently

The bite-sized morsel bursts in my mouth, releasing a stream of refreshing, tangy juice… Personally, nothing can induce a sensation of instant euphoria quite like a tangerine. For as long as I can remember…

Colorism in the Philippines — stopping the effects of colonialism

Color helps shape us — both positively and negatively. Color is what we use to see the world, represent values, and create meaning. Yet color also brings a divide in our society. In the 1950s and 1960s, color in…

The Dreams of an Asian American

“Chase your dreams.” “Be yourself.” “Forge your own path.” As an Asian American, these sappy quotes embodying American ideals of individualism are seldom repeated at home. It is far too common for Asian American students to struggle between obeying these quotes versus the…

The Origins of Asian Immigrant Parenting

In Sylvia Kim’s “Gosaeng: An Ode to the Struggle of My Korean Immigrant Parents,” the author highlights the struggles, or gosaeng, her Korean parents endured as immigrants in Canada, as well as her own struggles under the academic pressures that her mother…

All-Girls Schools = Drama?

“You went to an all-girls school? That must have been toxically competitive.” “Is there bullying and drama going on everywhere?” “It must be really boring without guys.” These are all common comments I have heard whenever I share my experience of attending an all-girls high school…

Psalm 103:9

“He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever”

Around four years ago, a content creator called Genetically Modified Skeptic posted a video on his fairly new YouTube channel entitled “I Came Out Atheist and This Happened.” In typical YouTube fashion, the creator…

Turning Middle Children Syndrome On Its Head

There is a stereotype surrounding middle children — that is, children who are neither first or lastborn in their family. Commonly referred to as “middle child syndrome”, this stereotype purports that middle children are less attended to or even…

Are International Schools Really Progressive?

In today’s increasingly globalized society, international schools have risen in popularity. Catering to expats and local students, international schools allow students to experience an education system that differs from their host country. This has…

Sorry Chua, Your Parenting Style Is Not Superior

In her article “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior,” Amy Chua, highlights the disparities between Chinese and Western parenting styles and draws attention to the misconceptions that Western parents have about Asian parenting practices. This…