ABOUT

Ian Kung

Ian is a rising sophomore at William and Mary, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree that integrates math, economics, and computer science. He was also a peer reviewer at the College's sociology journal, which reflects his interest in the problems afflicting society at large. As the product of parents from Singapore and Taiwan, making almost yearly trips overseas have led to questions about what it means to be Asian American when half of your heritage is beginning to dissipate. His posts address these questions in depth, as well as provide some insight into the experience of just one of many Asian Americans that are trying to reconcile between two different cultures.

As an intern at the 1882 Foundation this summer, Ian feels very fortunate to be able to work with an organization which focuses on furthering discussion on Asian American history and everyday lives. He is involved in the dialogue-based Growing Up Asian project, as well as with the education and Talk Story projects. These projects entail collaborating with other talented interns to present on media stereotypes and how to raise awareness of Asian Americans in our schools. He has them to thank for the learning experience so far.