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9/15/22 1st GBM: A Tea Sesh about Microaggressions
Happy new school year! Come join us at our first fall general body meeting and meet our executive board and new members :)
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A Senior Farewell
When people say that time flies, they really weren’t kidding. The time I spent at the University of Delaware has been a whirlwind of odd mishaps, life lessons, and poignant memories. What I’ve realized over the course of four years is that the community you surround yourself with will undoubtedly shape the person that you become. I know that this statement can seem like common sense, but I still found it very easy to underestimate its effects.
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Asian Americans in Comedy: The Career Path Your Parents Never Saw Coming
When parents ask, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” it’s probably very unlikely to have a kid who answers the question with: “I want to be a comedian!”. It’s probably even more unlikely to find kids of Asian immigrants even considering this particular career path. Safe to say, the precarious combination of extremely high stakes and very low reward is probably an Asian parent’s worst nightmare.
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A Musical Ode to Self Love
February is filled with holidays, but one in particular seems to stand out – Valentine’s Day. This year, I encourage you to be kind to yourself and remember to practice self love and care. To help, here are some anthems to blast to remind you of prioritizing you first and loving all that you genuinely are ❤️
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Julia’s POV: Balancing School and Mental Health
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a seemingly exceptional and talented individual? The one you’d consider to be a “try hard”, or maybe the “teacher’s pet” that received neverending compliments and appraisal for their high quality work? Simply speaking, I was that person from when I started my first day of kindergarten until now. Perfectionism coursed through my veins.
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Love is a plate of fruit
When I think of love in the purest sense, it rarely generates an image of romantic, candlelit dinners or passionate declarations of emotion. It’s not that I don’t care for these gestures of love--(in fact, I can confidently say I will always appreciate a thoughtfully planned meal)--but it just so happens what immediately comes to mind instead is a plate of fruit.
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New Years with the Shens
As a kid growing up, Chinese New Year brought me joy, love, and bread. Although my grandma does whip up some fire mantou, that’s not exactly the bread I’m referring to.
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New Years Recipe for Yaki-Udon
The New Years parties… The feasts shared with family and friends… The liters of alcohol consumed... We all have our own fond memories that make it easy to feel a little nostalgic during the holiday seasons.
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Holiday Movie Recommendation
When it comes to holiday nostalgia, I think of family. Especially during New Years and Christmas, I find that spending time with those closest to me is near and dear to my heart.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Dim Sum
For as long as I can remember, Sunday mornings have always consisted of eating dim sum in a crowded and loud Cantonese restaurant at 11 AM with my closest friends and family.
