A reflection of cultural identity through the lens of a first-generation, Chinese-American girl.
Two Worlds, One Home
Stories About Family
Near or far, related or not, get in your feels with stories from our community about what family truly means.
How to Grow a Tree From Its Mother
I’ve always been interested in world-building, so for my project, I’ve mapped out and explored the stories of four key places in a world I will use to explore nuanced identity.
(Almost) Bananas
A letter of thanks meets an inner reflection of taught and inherited values in this short essay.
three generations of women: side by side
We wanted to present our generational stories to look for connections across various women’s experiences throughout time. We compared the expectations our society imposed on women in our families, including traditions, female stereotypes, and norms.
College Essay
An insight into a journey of communication and the challenges that come with it.
Confinements of Society
This is a college essay about diversity, confinement and the upbringing within a small, narrow-minded community.
Religion
I discuss my devotion to and fascination with neuroscience while comparing it to religion.
Lost in Translation
As a Chinese American, growing up in a predominately white environment was challenging towards my identity—especially at school. As I get older, I am able to appreciate the beauty of my culture.
Modern Day Princess
Not every fairytale is as obvious as the ones we see on our TV screens. And not all princesses get their happy ever after.
December
A poem about going home for the holidays.
To Be Normal
Throughout my childhood, I noticed differences between my friends and myself—their experiences, senses of home, family structures. I desired normalcy, yet my culture, my family and I… we thrived in the differences.
Layers of Art & Me
Family expectations. Fear. Uncertainty. Some of the many negative thoughts that flow in a teenager’s mind. Cue art, a community, a tool, and a coping mechanism that changed a girl’s life.
Happy Days Are Here Again
In this personal statement, I reflect on how suffering alters the way we see the people around us, and how that phenomenon ended up playing a big part in my life.
Fake Mom
Most days, I act like a fake mom. And I’m good at it, too.
The Eldritch Crown, an Excerpt
This is a taste of the very beginning of my characters’ journey, and I hope you enjoy it.