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Vassar College News Profile: Natalie Keng

Vassar College Newsletter Profile: Natalie Keng

Excerpt:

At Vassar, Keng faced new and different challenges surrounding her identity as Asian-American. “Back at home, I was made fun of. I stuck out, but I was also special. I was a novelty. I was different and special,” Keng explains. “At Vassar, I wasn’t special anymore. They have a whole association for Asians? There’s more than me? It was uncomfortable, awkward.”   READ MORE

Natalie Keng, high school graduation photo, Smyrna GA

Natalie at HS graduation, Smyrna GA. Next stop: Vassar College, NY!


 

 

 





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