A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Overseas Seminars: What to Expect

January 19th, 2012

Noon – 1:00 PM

Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Interested in studying abroad but can’t spare a whole semester during the year?  Looking for an in-depth way to connect with faculty while traveling overseas?  Come hear from Professor Christine Min Wotipka, Professor Thomas Hansen, and Naoko Sakata, External Programs Coordinator for the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP), as they talk about overseas seminars and what faculty look for in students and applications, as well as what they hope students take away from their experiences overseas.

Love got you down?

Wednesday, January 18

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Asian American Activities Center Couchroom

(second floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Do you struggle to balance spending time with a significant other while also maintaining your friendships with others?

Does your significant other expect you to spend less time with other friends and devote all your time to him/her?

Are your friends angry that you have less time for them as you are focus on building a romantic relationship?

Come to our first After Dark Series event of the quarter to find answers to these questions and more in a discussion led by professional staff about how to build and maintain healthy social relationships and how to handle common relationship problems.

Featuring Donnovan Somera Yisrael ‘89, MA ‘90, Health Promotion Services at Vaden Health Center

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by 11 PM on Sunday, January 15 at

http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark

Questions?  Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu

For more information about the A³C, please visit our website at a3c.stanford.edu

When: Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:00 NOON

Where: A3C Couchroom, Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED

After a long quarter filled with unforgettable experiences and new friendships, as well as endless assignments and tough midterms, where do you go from here? What steps can you take during your break to relax and get ready for Winter Quarter? Come and hear from Sally Mentzer, an Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR), as she helps put your quarter in perspective and advises you on ways to use your experience as a stepping stone to discovering yourself at Stanford.

When: THURSDAY, November 3rd, Noon – 1:00PM

Where: A³C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Whether you’re a freshman transitioning into college or an upperclassman on the verge of taking MCATs and GREs, life’s challenges create a lot of stress. The best thing you can do in these times is to relax and defuse, but how? Come join us as we hear Oliver Lin, Staff Psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), describe a variety of ways to cope with different forms of stress.

Grad Life: Academics and Stress

Date: Thursday, November 3rd
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM (Dinner Provided)
Location: A3C Couch Room (Top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Featuring:
Oliver Lin ‘93, Staff Psychologist
Counseling and Psychological Services

Please RSVP by 10 PM on Mon. October 31 at http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/gradlife

Do you feel pressure by your parents to choose a high-paying career to support your family after graduation?

Do you have friends who can’t afford to go on ski trip or work long hours to earn extra money?

The Asian American Activities Center (A³C) After Dark Series presents:

Dealing with Financial Pressures

Wednesday, November 9
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
(top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Come to our last After Dark Series event of the quarter to hear how Timmy Lu ‘05 confronted financial pressures during his time at Stanford.
Learn about how to deal with the struggle to fit in when coming from a low-income background and how to balance personal and academic interests with financial commitments.

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by 11 PM on Saturday, November 5 at http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark

Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu
For more information about the A3C, please visit our website at a3c.stanford.edu

The A³C Speaker Series presents:

A PANACEA FOR PROCRASTINATION

When: THURSDAY, October 20th, Noon – 1:00PM

Where: A³C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

As fall quarter starts, so does the work. Then the procrastination starts, and the late nights follow. Before you know it, the due date is right around the corner and the work is piled high. Come hear advice from Adina Glickman, Associate Director for Academic Support at the Center for Teaching and Learning, about how you can avoid those last-minute assignments and all-nighters.

The Asian American Activities Center (A³C) After Dark Series presents:

Dealing with Parental Pressures

Thursday, October 20
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom

(second floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Have you ever felt pressured by your parents to pursue a career in medicine, law, or business?

Do you feel the need to choose a more “secure” major or career path?

Come to our first After Dark Series event to learn about how Stanford alumnus, Lan Le ‘10,
confronted major career-related and other decisions in the face of parental opposition.
Hear their stories about how he balanced familial responsibility
with their academic and personal interests, and their suggestions for how you can too!

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by 11 PM on Sunday, October 15 at http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark

Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu

AANSOC Community Welcome

9/20 1:45 -3:45 PM
White Plaza Outdoor Stage
Kick off NSO at AANSOC’s first event! Learn about the A³C, meet student staff and enjoy live performances while sampling refreshments.

Okada Chillout
9/21 10:30 – 11:30 PM
Okada House Lounge, Wilbur Hall
Explore the Asian American theme dorm and mingle with your fellow freshmen and upperclassmen at this year’s first AANSOC social mixer!

We Are Family
9/23 7:00 – 9:45 PM
Cubberley Auditorium
See what the Asian American community at Stanford is all about at the biggest and most anticipated Asian American orientation event. Enjoy live performances from various student
groups and meet your Big Sigs at the AASIB family matching.

A³C Speaker Series: Breaking the Mold
9/29 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activites Center, Old Union Clubhouse
Unsure about where you fit in Stanford? Come hear our student panelists talk about how they
shaped their Stanford experiences by incorporating their own unique personalities, interests, and hobbies.

A³C Speaker Series: Breaking the Mold
10/6 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activites Center, Old Union Clubhouse
With so many resources here at Stanford, where do you even begin? Come hear from Stanford administrators to learn how to make the most out of your Stanford career.

AANSOC/AASIB Ice Cream Social
10/9 1:30 – 3:00pm
Take a break from your studies and join us for some fun in the sun with the Asian American Big Sib/Little Sib program! Come meet fellow frosh, upperclassmen, and your sib family while enjoying free ice cream, drinks, and tasty snacks.