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A Guide to APIDA Orgs on Campus
Submitted by Hannah Sazon Joining the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community here on campus has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college years. As an out-of-state student who only knew one person from high school, I wasn’t sure how I was going to make friends on campus. However, joining one club quickly led to another, and before I knew it, I had found a home and a group of people I could truly call family. Below, I’ve put together a brief guide to the APIDA clubs at UD to help you get to know them and find your own place in this welcoming community! Asian…
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The Symbolism of My Chinese Zodiac Sign
Submitted by Angelina Ng The Chinese zodiac sign is similar to a horoscope: your sign is determined by the animal that is associated with the year in which you are born. The twelve zodiac signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. With the twelve animal signs, it is believed that each has unique personality traits and characteristics associated with it. This was assigned by the ancient Chinese. They believed that these traits would be embodied in people, according to their zodiac sign. Born in 2004, my Chinese zodiac sign is a monkey (猴). Overall, a monkey’s personality traits are described as…
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Asian Female Food Bloggers
Cooking is such an important part of Asian culture! In the spirit of Women’s History Month, what better time than now to bring some recognition to some popular Asian female food bloggers on Instagram so we can diversify our taste buds, learn new skills in the kitchen, and get inspired to make some new scrumptious dishes at home?
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Asian Characters That Represented My Childhood
Growing up as an Asian American, there was not much representation in popular media. Each time a character that slightly resembled me popped up on my TV screen, I would get so excited with a bright smile. I felt like I could relate to these characters and believed that a piece of my background was appreciated in American culture. Thankfully, as more time has passed, Asian representation in movies and TV Shows has become more prevalent. However, this does not mean that I have forgotten the Asian characters that I grew up with. With a deep connection to each one of them, I would like to share the Asian characters…
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Inspiring Asian Influencers and Creators on Instagram
As an active user of the social media platform Instagram, I often browse through my feed for inspiration for makeup, outfits, food, or art. As someone who uses Instagram for a creative outlet, it is always exciting to see Asian influencers on my feed. Here are my favorite Asian Instagram influencers I often get inspiration from!
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An Underrated Chef
Upon graduating from New York University, Chef Vicky Lau embarked on an advertising career as a graphic designer, where she honed her ability to leverage subtle visual cues to elicit audience responses—a skill later integrated into her culinary endeavors. Fueled by her passion for the culinary arts, Lau pursued culinary education at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu in Bangkok, subsequently refining her talents at the Michelin-starred Cépage in Hong Kong under Chef Sebastien Lepinoy's guidance.
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My Favorite Asian Female TikTok Creator: Viveca Chow
TikTok is an extremely useful and informative tool for seeking new ideas, finding new products, and sharing your life stories and personality in videos. Many of these TikTok creators and influencers are promoting items and have sponsorships on TikTok. Although this platform is great for insight and information, there are a handful of videos that can spread false statements and can be misleading or a scam to their audience. It is important to be cautious when watching a TikTok influencer promote a product or stating facts in general. However, there are many TikTok creators who post their lifestyle, fashion, new places to explore, and helpful tips to improve one’s own…
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Flavorful Narratives: Stephanie Soo, Queen of Mukbang and Digital Storytelling
In the vast growing digital world where creators are fleeting attention, Stephanie Soo emerges as a multifaceted gem, often underappreciated for the amount of research, dedication, and enjoyment she creates from her dazzling content. As a female Asian creator, Stephanie brings a unique blend of vulnerability, strength, personality, dedication, and relatability to her content, weaving narratives that resonate deeply with a diverse audience. Her journey underscores her excellence as a digital storyteller and highlights the broader discourse on the representation and visibility of Asian women in media landscapes often dominated by homogeneous voices.
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Underrated Asian Chefs
Cooking is such a big part of Asian culture, and we owe it to our community to honor these amazing, flavorful dishes that have become such an integral part of our identity. In this article, I’ll be introducing a few underrated, or not-as-well-known, Asian chefs on YouTube that you should look into so you can learn about new dishes or the art of cooking from different perspectives. Check them out!
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Asian-Representative Halloween Costume Ideas
The end of October is right around the corner, and as much as I love Christmas like everyone else, my second favorite holiday has to be Halloween. Halloweekend is a popular period for young teens and adults to dress up as their favorite characters, animals, and themes. Whether you party with friends, take pictures of your outfits, or simply enjoy watching horror movies at home, Halloween is a versatile day for people to have fun. I especially love dressing up with friends, and this year, I did not skimp on finding the perfect costume. As a proud Asian, I try to dress up in Asian-representative outfits. If you need inspiration…
