As I entered my second week at AYA, I could feel a noticeable shift in my demeanor—my initial anxiety had begun to subside, replaced by a growing sense of familiarity and confidence within the academic environment. The week ahead promised a rich tapestry of learning, brimming with enlightening lectures from both esteemed professors and captivating …
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Growing up, the dinner table was my crucible for mastering social customs and manners. Aside from eating, the dinner table served as a transformative catalyst for my communication skills, etiquette, and family unity,– similar to AYA. This week, we reflected on the significance of placement of seats in the lecture room–a space for profound learning …
This second week at AYA was all about going deep into projects and practice. Much more busy than last week! Question the Construct On Monday we heard from Taj Frazier, a professor from Annenberg who talked us through the history of Krump— a style of dance native to the Los Angeles. In addition, his talk …
Being halfway through the program doesn’t even feel like a real statistic. AYA provided a number of amazing experiences, guest speakers, and food to make this week fly by. Here’s the rundown. On Monday, we had an amazing lecture courtesy of Taj Frazier. His relatability yet academic essence made his time with us really stick …
Going into my second week at AYA, I felt less anxious than the last as I’ve become more familiarized with my environment and the professors. This week was full of inspirational and informational lectures from both the professors and the guest speakers. The guest speakers were very thorough with their lectures, and they all covered …
Wow! It’s already my second week at AYA. It’s unbelievable how swiftly it went by. I’m already halfway done with the program. I am very grateful for this opportunity to be here in this program. Although it is almost over, I will continue to use this program for all it offers and only do better …
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As I sit to write this week’s reflection, I’m filled with conflicting emotions. This week has truly shown me why AYA is such an amazing, impactful program and I’m immensely grateful for the time I’ve spent here so far. And yet, I’m slightly disappointed that we’re already entering our third week. When coming into this …
Another week down, halfway there to completing 4 weeks. This week started rough. I missed opportunities due to being absent. Out of 4 days, I only went twice. Moving forward, I will make a conscious effort to attend every day and make the most of each opportunity presented to me. I can wait for the …
“June, she’ll change her tune In restless walks, she’ll prowl the night” – Simon and Garfunkel I’ll admit that in the last year, I’ve been very into 60s Folk– especially Simon and Garfunkel. One of my favorite songs by them is called “April Come She Will”, a song reflecting on a girl’s changing moods illustrated …
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 …
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