Maya is a UBC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. As a 1.5- generation immigrant, she is all too familiar with the lived realities coming from an astronaut family, being a translator kid, and dealing with intergenerational differences. With her experience of navigating immigration bureaucracy and the Canadian legal system as a newcomer, she aspires to become a lawyer and dedicate herself to helping marginalized communities. Outside of school, Maya enjoys reading, baking, listening to music, and going on hiking trips with her samoyed.
Why did you join the ACAM Dialogues cohort?
Joining the ACAM Dialogues cohort has given me the incredible opportunity to be part of the Asian diaspora community on UBC campus. Around the discussion table, we learn from each others’ immigration stories, our different perspectives, and our shared experiences. We talk, we laugh, we understand, and we support one another.
Program: BA, Psychology Major