Hi there! My name is Alyse and I’m a Michigan-based writer and PhD student. Most of my work is centered on my experience as a transnational adoptee and my love for reading, traveling, and all things between. Currently, I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, graduate instructor, and writer. I am also a recent M.A. in Teaching graduate and Teach for America alumni. Previously, I received my B.A. in English and Communications from the University of Washington.
In my free time I love to create content about lifestyle and my experiences as a Chinese adoptee, as well as share diverse perspectives in education. Additionally, you can find me writing poetry in a local coffee shop or planning my next semester on campus.
As a writer, I focus on diversity and inclusion, empathy-driven listening, and user-focused content. I’m currently open to freelance writing opportunities and collaborations, which you can learn more about under the freelance writing tab.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope we can create something together soon!
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How I was Accepted Into my Top Ph.D. Program
Last fall, I started my journey of applying to Ph.D. programs. I had not planned on applying this cycle; however, due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and employment, I decided to take the plunge. I’ve always had the goal of getting my doctorate someday and becoming an English professor, and this past autumn felt like…
An Asian Adoptee addressing #StopAsianHate
As a Chinese Adoptee, I’ve often been told that I wasn’t “Asian enough” to join conversations in Asian spaces. Hearing about the tragic shooting in Atlanta just weeks ago along with the slurry of anti-Asian hate crimes that have abounded since COVID-19 has reminded many people, including adoptees, of the racism that Asian Americans experience…
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