The concept of American identity is at the forefront of policy development yet it remains largely undefined. The United States has always been a multicultural nation, and as a result we all experience “Americanness” differently. So how do we explain our common characteristics? How do we keep our individuality while
As I write this essay, in approximately one week, I will be moved into my college dorm and ready to start my first classes in a new state away from the comfort of my parents, my home, and the place I grew up. As a first-generation college student, this whole
Growing up in America as a child of Sudanese immigrants, there was one thing I would frequently hear: “You’re not American, you’re Sudanese.” It always confused me. Why were they mutually exclusive? Couldn’t they coexist as two components of my identity? Of course, I know what their point was. That
Culture. What is it? How is it made? Who decides what counts as culture and what doesn’t? Is it something of great multitude and purpose, or is it as simple as choosing the outfit you wear today? In a world where every action contributes to the ever-evolving tapestry of human
Every Asian American I have ever met has shared one or more of these similarities: growing up with ethnic foods, slowly forgetting our native speech, or bonding with friends about our overbearing family dynamics. Occasionally, I’ll meet a third-, fourth-, or even fifth-generation kid who can’t relate, but they too
At the Civic Leadership Summit, Antonio and I used the skills we learned at F&C back in 2019. For example, during F&C, we read excerpts from many exceptional authors and philosophers, including John Dewey, James Baldwin, and Frederick Douglass. To organize our reading group, we thought about our favorite writers
While running my reading group, it became clear to me that my leadership of the group was key to its success for the fall semester. I realized I could use my power as the leader of the group to help us strive for success like a professor would do. I
I had the pleasure of hosting the best book club Ithaca College will ever see. My book club consisted of 9 people excluding myself, most of whom are a part of the opportunity program I am in along with some who are journalism majors like me. Within my book club