I participate in Rooted's weekly sessions, where we discuss community issues and ways to raise awareness. We also work to promote cultural understanding among students. As a project leader, I presented topics such as funding cuts and racism to teachers from different schools, and I received a certificate for my efforts.

As VSA Treasurer, I planned and ran cultural events and organized fundraisers, such as boba and egg roll sales. Some events introduced students to Vietnamese holidays. I encouraged students from all backgrounds to join and supported club members. Through these experiences, I strengthened my leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.


My main responsibilities were instructing them in the use of digital tools and preparing them for reintegration into school after summer. I worked closely with three teachers. We held daily meetings to plan activities and icebreakers to help students feel comfortable. Make students confident and proud about their culture, background, and identity.


I volunteer to tutor English to newly arrived Vietnamese students after school, helping them improve their communication with teachers, build their confidence, and integrate into school life; and also talk with them as friends, giving some advice based on my own experience, because I'm a student moving from Vietnam too.


I volunteered to distribute free food to families at church and school; helped organize and set up distribution, ensured fair access, and supported community members in need; and developed teamwork, responsibility, and service skills.


United States Congress — Certificate of Special Recognition
OCAPICA ROOTED Fellowship

California Legislature Assembly — Certificate of Recognition
AUHSD Summer Language Academy


University of California, Riverside

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University of California, San Diego

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AP

Applicant

2025/2026

Psychology

University of California, Riverside

Accepted

Rejected

Female

Asian

Vietnam

Public School

Completed 0 AP Exams

1420 SAT

National

OCAPICA

Essays

Questioning a Gendered Duty: Cooking as a Bridge to Culture and Identity

University of California, Riverside Application