Picking a major that could potentially influence the rest of your life can be daunting, so we’ve compiled a guide to the 10 most common majors to get you thinking about which could be the best fit. While there are many other majors out there that we highly encourage you to explore, this guide is meant to get you on the right track.

When acclaimed Korean American author Chang Rae Lee paid a visit to my western literature class back in high school, I was unfortunately ignorant of his recognition in the literary world. However, the impression that he left was immediate. Although soft-spoken in the discussion we had about J.D. Salinger’s novel Franny and Zooey and cultural assumptions in society, his words held a keen insight and profundity that naturally commanded everyone’s attention.

My identity crisis starts with being a sixth-generation Chinese and third-generation Korean American. This may sound unique to the general population, but it is actually pretty common in the beautiful state of Hawaii, where I grew up. My paternal great-great grandfather left southern China with his brother to pursue the California gold rush in the late 19th century, but their boat made a stop among a certain island archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

As I was browsing through YouTube videos one day, an incredibly cute Asian girl doing a makeup tutorial caught my eye. Lindy Tsang, who is known as “Bubbi” on YouTube, is originally from Ireland (with a cute accent to boot!), but I immediately connected with her cheerful-yet-sincere personality and easy-to-follow videos.

It’s summertime—and for many of us, the perfect time to for an internship. However, for those of you who are too young to intern, or for one reason or another couldn’t land the internship of your dreams, don’t stress. With these alternatives, a productive summer is within your reach.
Take a Part-time Job
Unlike unpaid internships, which experts now estimate make up a fourth to a half of existing internships, part-time jobs guarantee you money in the bank. This is a major plus for those of you who are feeling the pinch …

When traveling to your dream destination, long plane flights are often unavoidable and just a plain nuisance to get through. However, you can’t fight the fact that you need to get from point A to point B somehow, so we’ve compiled some pointers and useful advice on how to battle the long-flight blues—starting off with some basic flight essentials.
Long-flight necessities:

A comfortable neck pillow to steal naps
A large bottled water to stay hydrated
Non-perishable snacks—trail mix, crackers, cereal, etc.
A book—such as one from our list of best summer reads, a travel guide …

Columbia University (New York, NY) Every year, Columbia’s APA student organizations put on large-scale events that bring awareness to Asian culture. Asian American Alliance, the umbrella group to other student orgs, puts on an annual event called “Culture Shock.” The event is a fashion and culture show, with proceeds donated to a pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization. In addition, this past Lunar New Year, the Chinese Student Association put on the Lunar Gala Culture Show, which highlighted everything from lion dance to Chinese …

Between studying, internships and social events, it can be difficult to find time to date in college, let alone maintain a steady relationship. Let’s face it, expensive, dinner dates don’t work for everyone, especially those without a car or deep pockets. Here are some realistic, romantic, and most importantly, budget-appropriate date ideas.