Her Campus at UCD
Learning to Love Being Filipina
Being mixed race, I’ve often felt split. Split between the two sides of my family: my mother’s Filipino side and my father’s white side. Looking back at my childhood,...
Her Campus at UC Riverside
The Grammys Were A Win For Filipino-American Representation
The 64th annual Grammy Awards were aired on Apr 3, 2022. Many artists celebrated their nominations and wins, such as Doja Cat and SZA, who won Best Pop Duo...
Her Campus at UC Irvine
The Painful Loss of Grandparents
On Sunday, December 21, 2021, at approximately 12-1 PM PST, my maternal grandma passed away. She passed away in the Philippines so it was on December 22, 2021 at...
Her Campus at American
4 Filipino Restaurants to Try in DC
Decades before pilgrims sailed to what is now the United States, Filipinos landed on the continent. They traveled by Spanish ship and docked in current day Morro Bay, California...
Her Campus at UC Riverside
Filipino American History Month: What You Should Know
As a Filipino American, I never knew that there was a month solely devoted to understanding the historical significance of the first Filipinos who came to this country. Looking...
Her Campus at Adelphi
The Filipino Debut: Another Coming of Age Party
In the United States, you have the Sweet Sixteen. In many Hispanic cultures, you have the Quinceañera. There’s another, lesser-known,...
Her Campus at SLU
Kasayahan: How My Filipino-American Family Celebrates Asian Joy
Some days, I just want to stay hidden under my bed covers. It can be so difficult to stay afloat sometimes, but deep down, I know that...
Her Campus at USFCA
Imposter Syndrome Through a Filipino-American Woman
Imposter Syndrome - the experience of feeling like a fraud or a phony; difficulty accepting their accomplishments and feeling a sense of...
Her Campus at UFL
Ruby Ibarra: Not Your Typical Hip-Hop
“Your DNA contains building blocks made from the mud of over 500 years of resistance and survival. And when you are ready, sis, we’ll be right here.” — Faith...
Her Campus at Virginia Tech
October is Filipino American History Month
This month is coming to an end, but did you know that throughout October, Filipino American History Month is being celebrated? In 2009, the...