My parents are immigrants from China and Vietnam. They came to the USA to fulfill their American Dream. As a result, I live comfortably but I have lost a part of my cultural identity while living in America. I want to embrace my culture and be more in tune with my Chinese and Vietnamese values while still recognizing my American beliefs. I also wanted to join CSA/VSA to find a supportive community and surround myself with individuals who come from similar backgrounds as I did.
How CSA/VSA relates to my educational goals:
Right when I transferred to UW, I found a community and home within VSA. There's so much energy from this group! I VIBE with it! Meeting with the VSA people has been a BLAST. They bring so much joy and vitality to the team. They make me feel EXCITED each day. I am so incredibly impressed by how the executives have led the programming and operations of the organization.
VSA made me feel proud to be Vietnamese, and I treasure the memories I've had with the people here close to my heart. ❤️