[quote=an][quote=sdrealtor]I think he was referring to admission policies. Honestly hearing these stories makes my heart ache for the unfairness. At the same time I wonder if some of this has to do with being first genereation American born or immigrants. Im not saying its fair but people like to work with people like them and the more recent arrivals are less assimilated to Amercian culture. Looking at friends that are second generation American born many are diehard fans of the American pro sports, golf etc. They interact seamlessly with us “white folk” whereas the first generation ones struggle more. I wonder if just being here a few generations has something to do with ones ability to socially network. Again not saying its right or fair but Id hypothosize that your kids may have an easier time just due to being more assimilated to American culture their whole lives.[/quote]
Assimilation can only take you so far. If you’re Asian w/ an Asian last name, you’ll still be discriminated at top tier universities (except for UC, since affirmative action was removed 20ish years ago. But democrats here have been proposing to bring it back for the last few years) when applying, or when applying for a job in tech. I had one boss tell me diversity is not hiring all Asian male and that I need to try harder to increase the diversity of my team.

This would only be a non-issue if you’re a mix race and hide your Asian-ness.[/quote]

I was referring to assimilation out in the working world not colleges. At the top colleges children of alumni also have a huge advantage. Also your first generation American born, I think your kids will have it better as will theirs even better. My parents were first generation and I noticed advantages growing up to families that had been here a generation earlier. We learn to play the game better the longer we are here. Lastly you only know life in CA. Having spent half my life back east the power of social networks is far more powerful there than here. Things seem much more merit based out here which works to your advantage compared to there