Undergraduate Ambassadors
Asian Studies Ambassadors are available to informally answer questions from a student's perspective about the Asian Studies major/minor, classes, student organization, and opportunities for undergraduates. For academic advising, please contact our Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Sonia Ryang (sonia.ryang@rice.edu).
Lily Remington ('25)
ler12@rice.edu, @lilyelyserem
What's your favorite thing about the Asian Studies major?
"I love the diverse range of classes and people that make up the Asian Studies major! All of the professors are extremely knowledgeable and eager to work with the students that make up their classes. The opportunities offered through the major have also allowed me to expand my current understanding of the issues faced by Asian and Asian diasporic communities."
Bryson Jun ('25)
bjj4@rice.edu
What's your favorite thing about the Asian Studies major?
"...It allows students to dive into a wide range of interesting courses and to engage with the diverse perspectives of professors and students alike. As someone who has moved back and forth between South Korea and the United States, various Asian Studies courses have given me the opportunity to explore my own journey and identity within the broader context of Asia."
Maya Habraken ('26)
meh21@rice.edu, @maya_habraken
What's your favorite thing about the Asian Studies major?
"The amazing Asian Studies professors!"
Graduate Ambassador
Our Asian Studies Graduate Ambassador is available to informally answer questions from a graduate student’s experience. Are you a graduate student interested in pursuing Asia-related research topics? Are you an undergraduate thinking about continuing your education in graduate school? Reach out to get an insider perspective on these topics and more!
Zainab Abdali
za10@rice.edu
What is your favorite part about your involvement with the TAS/CCAS?
“I love the support that the department provides for graduate students, including research funding and funding for initiatives like RADAAR. The Chao Center has allowed graduate students to be part of a thriving Asian Studies community that we cannot find in our individual departments, and opened a lot of avenues for us for interdisciplinary research and community-building.”