As I round out my year in the increasingly unforgiving cold of the beautiful New Mexican desert—on location for CW’s upcoming The Messengers show—I’m starting to yearn for hotter days. Don’t get me wrong, I’m having the time of my life. The people here are warm,...
There’s no time like summer for an epic weekend trip. With a majority of Mochi’s staff based in New York, we thought we’d welcome our readers by showing you that you don’t have to spend a fortune to visit. Assuming you can crash with a friend, here are some of...
Everyone has that one thing that cheers them up no matter what. Maybe it’s a person, but sometimes it’s a place, a hobby or a belonging. When it comes to first loves, whatever that may be, there’s just no denying what tugs on your heartstrings. To celebrate our...
You already know sports phenomenon Jeremy Lin, but let us introduce you to Ed Wang. Last year, this 6’5” football player made history by becoming the first player of full Chinese descent to be drafted into the NFL. Though Wang recently parted ways with the Buffalo...
Taiwanese American Janet Hsieh has a job most girls would die for—she travels the world, visiting exotic locales and trying fine foods. As the host of Discovery Travel and Living’s Fun Taiwan, which is broadcast to 25 countries throughout Asia, Hsieh introduces...
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...
Spending four or five months exploring a foreign country is a rare opportunity, so it should be no surprise that many college students consider studying abroad before graduating and entering the workforce. Interestingly, only about one-tenth of college students choose...