The Undergraduate Program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford

Our Students

"Majoring in CSRE gives me an opportunity to think critically and reflectively about identity and relationships both in the classroom and in my daily life. This kind of analytical thinking I am encouraged to do in the major has also proven useful in my other interests and endeavors. Moreover, the flexibility of the program, the accessibility of the faculty, and the responsiveness of the department are all reasons why my experience has been an extremely positive one." Henry Tsai, Class of 2010 CSRE Major, Concentration: Identity and Art
"Asian American Studies has provided me with the knowledge and language to be able to understand my experiences as a Vietnamese American. While my academic focus has been on Biology and Psychology, the minor that I'm taking in Asian American Studies has been able to ground my coursework into the community that I came from, so that I don't drift into doing science without a purpose, but to work towards the betterment of my community through my chosen profession." Michael To, Class of 2010 Asian American Studies Minor
"I initially chose to major in Asian American Studies because for me, the process of choosing where to focus my attentions in college was a process rife with priority evaluation and identity-searching, which led me to discover the significant role identity–-though constantly changing–-plays in the way one chooses to live and contribute to the world. I have not been disappointed in Asian American Studies, which allows me to partake in courses that cover my wide disciplinary interests, interact with outstanding and passionate faculty, and most of all, continue learning about who I am and how to better understand the world around me." Jill Yuzuriha, Class of 2010 Asian American Studies & Biology Major