The Literal Face of Diversity in Tech
“Even though it’s lonely, that actually makes me work harder. I feel like us being in the computer science major is going to open up doors for younger women of color to go in.”
Education
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Rejecting My Native Language
“In middle school, I came up with this brilliant plan to defy all Asian stereotypes. I was loud. I hid my high test scores… And I stopped speaking Chinese.”
Will Teens Still Pledge Allegiance Post-Kaepernick?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem is sparking conversations about patriotism, tradition, and America’s history of racism. Now young people living in team’s home turf are grappling with whether to take their own stand.
Turning Away From The Ivy League
Ben Rossi grew up with pressure to attend an Ivy League university. He ultimately rejected his parents’ plans for him, in favor of figuring out the best educational path for himself.
Stresses of High School
Adults tell me to follow my passion but who can afford it in this economy?
The Pressure To Stay In STEM Classes
“I recently dropped a course for the first time: calculus. But I felt pressured to stay — partly because I was one of the few Latinas in class.”
Rethinking How We Teach Coding To Teens
Not all code does good in the world. While a weekend hackathon or Javascript summer camp are great for exposure, it’s disingenuous to suggest these isolated experiences would prepare a young person for a full-time engineering gig at Snapchat.
Sincerity Mistaken For Humor
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always been “The Funny Guy”. Every word I say seems to amuse people, as…
My Pricey Education
My grandmother likes to say, “all good things come with a cost.” In this case, that cost is my education.…