My Third Week at AYA: Unforgettable Moments

Realizing that our next week at AYA will be our last is unimaginable. I am so grateful for this opportunity and don’t want the learning to end. From participating in discussions to learning how to write news scripts, I have learned many skills I can use in my academic future. Not only have I learned …

My Midpoint Journey at AYA: Discoveries, Learnings, and Surprises

Whenever I think this program has thrown all its surprises at me, I come the next day and continue to get astonished again and again. From getting a deep dive into speakers’ interesting lives, gaining exposure to topics I’m unaware of, or exploring the beautiful campus of what is USC, my mind is always utterly …

It’s Not So Much a Small World – My First Week at AYA.

Prior to this week, I would have agreed with someone when they said the common phrase, “It’s a small world.” when speaking about Socal. However, experiencing the first week at AYA has debunked this belief of mine. Not only was I unaware of how vast my area was, but never would I have thought it …