Happy No Kings Day ✊✊ The state of our country – and our world – has been weighing heavily on me. Last semester, I took a course that allowed me to delve into Asian American history from a legal and historical perspective; in my class, we talked a lot about the construction of race and religion, especially in the context of American national identity and those considered enemies. I wanted to share a short paper that I wrote – perhaps offers some ... Read the Post...
College Reflections: A Senior Year Vlog & Letter to My Freshman Self
For my Ervin Legacy Project, I made a vlog capturing the end of college, showing my final classes, last days of work, and time with friends. I wanted to remind myself of my resilience; my ability to trust myself; the incredible communities, mentors, and support system I have; and all the ways I have grown and changed and learned and gained confidence over the past four years. I hope you enjoy! Dear Freshman Amanda, Welcome to your last ... Read the Post...
Fall Break: Four Days in New York City
‣ Happy holidays, and welcome back to my travel blog! Today, I’ll be sharing about my fall break trip to New York City. We spent about 3.5 days there and stayed in Brooklyn. This was my second trip to New York, and my first in about 10 years, so I was really excited to visit again. I had such an incredible time exploring (and eating my way through) the city—here's how it went! Saturday: DUMBO, Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges, Lower ... Read the Post...
A Travel Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
‣ Hello and welcome back to my blog! Today, I’ll be sharing a travel guide to Atlanta, Georgia. I visited Atlanta over my spring break in March 2022, and I also spent a day in the city this summer while waiting for a late night flight. Atlanta has quickly become one of my favorite cities in the South, and I hope you enjoy reading this post. Note: We were mentioned as a local Atlanta, GA expert on the Redfin blog! Check out the article we were ... Read the Post...
