03.15.2010 - This article was jointly written by Brian Luong and Isabella Lai "According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if a you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." ~ Jerry Seinfeld One of our readers, Nguyen … [Read more...] about Asian Students Do Think for Themselves
Ivy Walls: America’s Best Colleges
If you're Asian, more often than not, you've probably heard the phrases, "Don't end up working in a nail salon!, "Get into college!" "Be a doctor!" or something to that effect. College is on the minds of many students and worried parents. From the time a child speaks his first words to the age of 18, this topic probably arises thousands of times. To address these issues, I want … [Read more...] about Ivy Walls: America’s Best Colleges
Farewell, Whale!
Bye, WHALE! Vietnamese fishermen gathered by the thousands to give a royal funeral and farewell to a gigantic dead whale. The whale was floating lifeless 26 miles off the coast yesterday before it was spotted. Ten boats full of fishermen spent a day hauling it ashore. The whale is referred to as "ngai" ("Your Excellency") which has an honorific translation used only when … [Read more...] about Farewell, Whale!
A Spring Tet Festival of Love
Chuc Mung Nam Moi! Today is Tet--the Vietnamese Lunar New Year--and life in southern California is bustling. It is a warm 78 degrees Fahrenheit with the sun shining brightly. What better thing is there to do than the celebrate this beautiful day at the New Year Tet Festival in Orange County with loved ones! Spring of Love, by UVSA: The Union of Vietnamese Student … [Read more...] about A Spring Tet Festival of Love
Seeing the Facts about Blindness in Vietnam
Image acquired from ORBIS Eye problems and blindness can be debilitating disorders for all those suffering. In Vietnam, even though ophthalmologists and groups focused on preventing eye diseases are dedicating efforts to provide care to communities, the percentage of people suffering from blindness and eye diseases still remain high. The numbers: According to a survey … [Read more...] about Seeing the Facts about Blindness in Vietnam