During my undergraduate years at Syracuse University, I had the privilege of serving in key roles that enriched my journalism skills. For over a year, I held the position of Copy Chief and Staff Writer at The Daily Orange, recognized as the top-ranked student newspaper in the United States. My focus was dedicated to reporting on the experiences of the international community on campus. Additionally, I took on the role of Lead Producer at The NewsHouse, an innovative digital news production platform. These experiences at the Newhouse School were instrumental in honing my news writing and reporting abilities. Notably, I had the opportunity to cover significant stories during the #NotAgainSU movement, contributing to impactful journalism.

Following my undergraduate journey, I embarked on the next phase of my journalistic pursuits by enrolling at the Columbia Journalism School. I was honored to be selected as a Toni Stabile Fellow of Investigative Journalism. For my master’s thesis, I delved into the critical investigation of how American universities addressed the mental health challenges faced by Asian international students during the COVID-19 outbreak when returning home was not a viable option.