Ashley Yong

Darien, Illinois
Sophomore, journalism with minors in business and hospitality management

Ashley Yong credits her success at Mizzou to getting involved in campus organizations: MUTV, the Missouri Unions Programing Board and Summer Welcome, to name a few. She also values the opportunity to sharpen her leadership skills and encourage diversity and social justice on campus. Of course, the School of Journalism played a part in her choice of Mizzou, Ashley says.

“I came to Mizzou to get the best education possible at the number one journalism school in the nation.”

Ashley walking
Ashley traverses Francis Quadrangle with classmates Jon Beltrano and Abas Pauti.
Ashley exercising
Starting a day with spinning at MizzouRec, Ashley keeps pace with the tunes on her iPhone.
Ashley with classmate
Ashley checks facts with Diamond Stacker over dinner at Noodles & Company in downtown Columbia.

“I wanted the hands-on experience early, and I knew that was something Mizzou prioritized with the Missouri Method.”

Ashley at dining hall
Amos Chen, Ashley and John Cruz work their way along the serving line during the MU Asian-American Association’s Thanksgiving dinner in Stotler Lounge.
Ashley treats her friends to dinner after winning a business-card-drawing prize meal for herself and guests. From left are Rylee Thornbury, Tanner Owens, Ashley and Diamond Stacker.

“During my time here, I hope to implement programs and events that encourage diversity and spread awareness of social-justice issues on our campus.”

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