The Weight of Expectations: Higher Education in Asian American Families
From financial burdens to cultural expectations, staff writer Lily Fuller discusses the paths to success for Asian Americans in the pursuit of higher education.
5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Gap Year
A current gap year student explores the pros and cons of a “year off,” along with tips for high school seniors.
Getting a Master’s Degree: Dual Perspectives on Graduate School During the Pandemic and Investing in Yourself
Two Mochi staffers explain their “when” and “why” to pursue grad school, and what their experiences have been like as Asian American women.
The Disposable Self: The Cost of College for an Asian American
What is the cost of college for an Asian American woman? My experience has taught me that it means forgoing individuality for a voice.
College Essentials: There and at Home
Although COVID-19 may have disrupted many college students’ plans, college life can still be a productive and fun experience. Here’s a list of essentials that will make the college experience more comfortable and safe, whether you’re doing distance learning or studying on campus.
Peeling Back the Layers of Asian American College Dance Teams
Asian American representation in college dance teams is a huge phenomenon that started in the late 1990s and has been expanding ever since. Today, we analyze the complexity of the social and cultural nuances behind its popularity, its historical background and modern relevance, and its dynamic relationship with popular media.
The Social Education of College
My entire life has been about college—and not because I had overbearing parents or overwhelming school pressure, but because I set my own ambitions to …
Op-Ed: To Be More Inclusive, Greek Organizations Need to Evolve For Its LGBTQ Members
Whenever someone asks me what the single most unexpected thing I did as an undergraduate was, I always say, “I became a member of a …
Harvard Swimmer Schuyler Bailar on Coming Out as Transgender to His Korean Family
Schuyler Bailar is making waves in the swimming community for more than just his athletic prowess. The 22-year-old athlete currently competes for the Harvard Men’s …
A College Consultant’s View on Affirmative Action and College Admissions
Gather around, high school students, we need to have a chat. Invite your parents, too. When I worked as an education consultant, parents paid upwards …