I come from an Asian heritage and I originated from the Philippines, a country made of many islands in Asia. My childhood was wonderful growing up in the capital of the Philippines, Manila. When my dad passed away, my mom wanted a better future for us so she took on a job in the United States. Migrating to a different country was difficult but not unbearable. Amazingly, my siblings and I have adapted to the new surroundings we were in...

We all have the idea of a “perfect” student where he or she makes good grades, are involved in extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs, and still be able to have fun hanging out with your besties. My advice is don’t stress yourself trying to get into all the clubs there is in your school. Push yourself but don’t take on a lot of work and responsibility where you start to stress yourself. Life as we know it is unpredictable so you...