Students of Asian American Studies have wide, interdisciplinary interests, ranging from counseling, psychology, education, kinesiology, business, engineering, sociology, medicine, and the law to history, American studies, gender and sexuality studies, cultural studies, languages, and the arts. What most ASAM students have in common is a desire to learn about identity and community, as well as a desire to use their education toward becoming effective community members and impactful leaders. As critical scholars, majors and minors within the department learn through active engagement inside and outside the classroom, whether in the form of community-focused research, service learning, or student leadership. ASAM students maintain close affinities with the Asian Pacific American Resource Center and the larger professional field of Asian American studies. As community-builders, ASAM students often come together in formal and informal settings, such as student clubs, annual banquets, and departmental gatherings open to all students seeking belonging within a close-knit community.
