How I work my way up

Hello everyone, this is Alex. In college, one of the things that you will probably be hearing about all the time is getting involved. Getting involved is a crucial because it will not only help you socially but also academically and professionally. Currently, UConn has over 500 student clubs and organizations and with a broad […]

English As A Second Language

Hello everyone, Alex is here I lived in Vietnam for sixteen years and have only been to the US for just over three years. English as a second language is one of the most challenging and difficult obstacles I’ve had tackle. Among immigrants,  I’m sure I am not alone. The number of international students enrolling […]

Phở – A Little Taste from Vietnam

Hi there, this is Alex, I am originally from Vietnam, a S-shaped country from the Southeast of Asia. I had lived there for sixteen years and moved to the US about three years ago. Getting used to the new environment, language and culture has been a challenge for me, but with the help of my […]

Women In Business – We Can Do It!

Hi everyone, Alex’s here! Women In Business was founded in the Fall of 2010 by Gina Dai and a couple of her friends. Gina Dai was an accounting major in the School of Business. She graduated in May 2012 and works for Traveler Insurance. She’s one of the most passionate and intelligent young Asian women […]

An Alternative Break Trip at UConn

Hi there, it’s Alex On April 13th, twelve UConn folks, including me, nine other students, one student team leader and one professional staff, made a trip down to Providence, RI and spent our entire two days there. The trip is technically called Alternative Spring Break which is a service-learning program offered by Community Outreach throughout […]