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Written by ACCSA members and for everyone’s readership. If you have any blog suggestions, email us at accsausc@gmail.com.
Saying yes to the therapist.
Finding a therapist is sometimes like finding a soulmate; you want someone who meets your criterion, and sometimes you wonder what exactly that means. Does the culture of your therapist matter, or do you just go based on vibes?
Sunset at the Beach Outshines Sunrise from the Library
How many 'A's do you remember achieving in college? How many nights were dedicated to the library, editing resumes and applying for internships? As we graduate, grades and job-seeking nights may fade. But looking back on your study-abroad journey, what are the biggest regrets you still wish you had accomplished? Is it wishing you had started your own business instead of dreaming about that day for years? Or perhaps it's the missed road trip opportunity with your best friends that you always anticipated?
Advice I Wish I Gave My Past Self Before Studying in the US
This is all the stuff that, if I had a time machine, I would go scream in the ear of my past self before he came to study at his dream university in the US.
Picture-Perfect Mess
ACCSA President Skyler Pak speaks to how there is “more than what meets the eye” and that it’s more than okay to be a mess sometimes.
A Fortune Cookie
In struggling with identity, the battle between conforming to westernized ideals and the rejection of ethnic culture can lead to a gray area filled with confusion. First-gen minorities are among the most affected group whose unique experiences fall into a category that does not meet the standards of either status quo.
Melody in Diversity —ACCSA X The Digilogue
Read up about our rendezvous with a bunch of talented folks from The Digilogue who are committed to diversifying the music space, both on stage and off stage.
In The Same Bus
“Being in your 20s is like sitting in your math class and wondering why the answer is 98 km/hr while yours is 2ab.” This is not an inspirational blog but a candid rant by one 20-something soul for another 20-something soul.
Experience, Experiment, Explore: My 3Es for Education
“When was the last time you did something for the first time?“ Here’s my journey of experiencing, experimenting, and exploring the media landscape as a professional, and now as an international student!
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ‘JUGAAD’ LIFE
Welcome to jugaad101. Here, we make a lot of dreams come true with no clear blueprints in sight.
Being an international student: Season 2
Welcome to season 2 of being an international student. In this blog, I talk about how the journey of coming back to the States to pursue my master's is similar, yet different from my journey of coming to the States to pursue my undergraduate studies.
Hope in the midst of an endless cycle: Let’s talk about chronic pain
Life with chronic pain can be challenging and isolating, but there is a path forward. Read about co-president Skyler Pak’s experiences and how she has found her path to not just managing, but truly living life – one that is not defined by pain.
Branching Out
Hi! I’m Nya, one of ACCSA’s co-prezzy’s! Thanks so much for taking an interest in ACCSA. In this blog post I get to talk a bit about what led me to join ACCSA and what I’ve been able to do with their help in only one year. It shows how ACCSA has helped both myself and my fellow students grow, and I hope you have as much fun as I have in this org. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Finding Community
Hi! I’m Skyler, one of ACCSA’s presidents this year. In this blog post, I explain why I joined this organization and what my experiences have been like with ACCSA. I hope you’ll grow to love this org as much as I do and become a part of this incredible team.