Molly Edmonds (2027) plans to major in Chinese and Public Policy. She discusses her experiences as an Asian American in a predominantly white institution (PWI). She also shares her opinions and experiences on being a Chinese adoptee, and how she is connected to her mother’s Indonesian culture. Molly also reflects on her study abroad experience in Taiwan and how she felt more comfortable among other Asians.

Anika Ahammad (2025) is double-majoring in American Studies and Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Studies. She reflects on her high school experience and contrasts it with her current environment at William & Mary. Anika also discusses what drew her to major in APIA Studies and shares challenges she has faced at the college where her ideas have been dismissed in other non-APIA Studies classes.

Catherine Zimmermann (2025) is double-majoring in History and Psychology. She discusses her journey to feeling more affirmed in her Asian American identity, but notes challenges she faced with regard to her identity when she was part of Greek life. Catherine praises the efforts of the Asian American community at William & Mary, but also emphasizes the need for more inclusive education and cultural representation.

Crystal Wang (2025) is double-majoring in English and History. They discuss how they have been able to find and form community through shared interests as opposed to racial identity, throughout their years at William & Mary. Crystal also talks about how they identify more as Chinese American, rather than Asian American. They also reflect on how their political identity has evolved in college, particularly through involvement in activism.

A sophomore majoring in Biology discusses their experiences feeling socially isolated at William & Mary. They also reflect on the lack of diversity in STEM classes, in particular, they critique the DEI conversations in the STEM department for their narrow focus on awareness, rather than action.