Books
My Policeman by Bethan Roberts - Book Review
Synopsis
Tom, a policeman, catches Marion's and Patrick’s eyes. Both fight to win Tom over in 1950s
Michel Liao
Hello! I'm a sophomore studying computer science at Princeton. I like reading, rock climbing, and running.
College Admissions
Dubious College Admissions Advice
Everyone’s college advice ultimately comes down to the same few lessons. Everything else is hard work and a bit
Reflections
Reflection: Senior Year
Another year of high school means another set of lessons. Hopefully these help!
🪞 Social/Personal
(1) Reach out to people.
Reflections
Dear Past and Future Michel,
Dear Just-graduated Michel
Dear Just-graduated Michel,
It’s July 22, 2022.
How are you? How does it feel to have
Short Inquisitions
Short Inquisitions #6: Is Ideological Consistency Good?
Short Inquisitions is a series of blog posts where I share my questions and thoughts, hoping to retain an ever-curious
Reflections
Wander
When I was in elementary school, I wanted to grow up. Because growing up meant sitting in the front seat.
Short Inquisitions
Short Inquisitions #5: Is Humanity Supposed to Go Extinct?
Short Inquisitions is a series of blog posts where I share my questions and thoughts, hoping to retain an ever-curious
Reflections
I'm Chinese. Except when I'm not.
I’m only Chinese when I want to be. When I hear too many “your eyes are small” jokes, I
Reflections
Stop Saying You Don't Do Politics
Stop saying you don’t do politics. As if politics is a choice—something you can “do” and “not do.
Activism
The Book That Made Me Cry - Fridays for Future Speech
Watch me give this speech live:
It’s the spring of 2022. Third period had ended and I had just
Short Inquisitions
Short Inquisitions #4: Why do we want them to hurt?
Short Inquisitions is a series of blog posts where I spew out my questions and thoughts, hoping to retain an
Books
A Leg in Oklahoma City by Greg Hoetker - Book Review
⛰ What It's About (No Spoilers)
On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City was
Wolves
A Trip to DC
If you were to tell sixth-grade me I’d be in DC talking to politicians, I wouldn’t believe you.
Reflections
We'll Be Okay
I recently had a conversation with a friend wherein she asked, “Do I want to have a daughter whose rights
Books
When Breath Becomes Fresh Air by Paul Kalanithi - Book Review
🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences
1. Knowledge can never replace wisdom gained from first-hand experience.
2. We derive meaning from
Books
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - Book Review
🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences
1. Frankl found a pattern in the tendencies of those who survived the Holocaust.
2.
Reflections
Reflection: Junior Year
Today was my last day as a junior. Out of all the years I’ve been alive, I’ve grown
Books
The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan - Book Review & Highlights
⛰ What It's About
The Opposite of Loneliness is an anthology of Marina Keegan’s essays and stories. Marina
books,now,hash-timeline,hash-gallery