**Alisa Zhang**
**Email:** aaz31@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** female, she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** bioengineering
**Hometown/Country:** Mason, OH
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“I'm an INFJ and am kind of quiet at first but still always down to have a quality conversation. I enjoy anything and everything crafty/Pinterest related! Aside from crafts, I am a plant mother (currently having separation anxiety with my cactus) and tend to bike a lot yet am unathletic in every other sport.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** no preference
**Socials:** sc: alisa.zhang, no ig

**Ashley Choi**
**Email:** akc47@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Undecided (forensics)
**Hometown/Country:** Philadelphia
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
I love playing video games like overwatch, listen to a lot of podcasts on ghosts and true crime, and watch anime! I also like making art in my free time.
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I'm looking for someone with a similar major and career track, and having similar interests would be a plus!
**Socials:** Snap: ley_bee IG: ley__choi

**Bert Tong**
**Email:** A.tong938@hotmail.com
**Preferred Pronouns:** He/him
**Academic Year:** Junior
**Major/Minor(s):** Neuro/chemistry
**Hometown/Country:** Ashburn, VA
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese
“Sports, movies, eating, alot of anime“
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Chill
**Socials:** Bert_tong23 (instagram)

**Chelsea Chao**
**Email:** ccc65@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Nursing
**Hometown/Country:** Pittsburgh
**Cultural Identity:** Taiwanese-Chinese American
“ Overall, I'm a pretty cheerful person. My interests are animals and children. I also play the piano, and I just enjoy music in general. I also like playing PUBG. Along with those, another hobby I have is hanging out with friends. I also like to laugh a lot! Preferably a similar major, but background does not matter! “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?**
Preferably a similar major, but background does not matter!
**Socials:** Instagram: @chrglsea Snapchat: @chels.cloud

**Ellie Au**
**Email:** ela60@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** dental hygiene
**Hometown/Country:** coatesville, pa
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese
“I like sports and I played volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, and I did cheer in high school. I was president of the art honor society and editor of the yearbook. I still like painting and taking pictures when I have time. I’m open to trying new things and meeting new people (safely of course)”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** just someone fun
**Socials:** insta: @ellie.au

**Goeun Wang**
**Email:** GOW1@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She her
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Psych/ exercise science
**Hometown/Country:** South Korea
**Cultural Identity:** Korean
“ I love cats and watching Netflix”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar major
**Socials:** Snap: gewaang

**Josh Nguyen**
**Email:** jxn2@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** he/him/his
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Microbio/French
**Hometown/Country:** Fairfax, VA
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese American
“I'm really interested in learning new languages. I speak four languages, and I'm really just trying to improve my Italian right now, because it's about a 4/10 in my opinion. I also love to cook and bake, especially macarons. I guess my biggest hobby is puzzle hunts, which are a series of puzzles that you need to solve (they're hard to explain). In terms of my personality, I'm a pretty outgoing person who likes to talk, especially about deeper, more philosophical things. I'm also gay! I'm not looking for much really. I would appreciate someone nice who would like to talk to me and teach me cool things.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar interests would also be nice but isn't really necessary
**Socials:** Instagram: joshuaxn

**Katie Jiang**
**Email:** kaj106@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Biology Major with a Chemistry and Chinese minor
**Hometown/Country:** Lancaster, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“Some of my interests include trying out new restaurants, watching Netflix, painting, and exploring! Recently, I have been really enjoying going out and visiting the museums, parks, etc. around here. I would say that I have a introverted personality around people I am meeting for the first time, but I do tend to be very extroverted when I get comfortable. I am also very dependent and like to be surrounded by other people, so I like to talk a lot and prefer to go out with a friend.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I would like a big that shares the same major as me (STEM) so that we can have something in common (does not necessarily have to be Biology). It would be nice if they can recommend things to do and places to visit here in Pittsburgh!
**Socials:** Instagram: katiiejiang Snap: katie.jiang

**Lainey Zink**
**Email:** MDZ14@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Neuroscience and biology with a minor in chem
**Hometown/Country:** Corning, NY
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American, adopted into a white family
“ I’m an extroverted introvert, I love to help other people, especially the elderly, I am a huge fan of criminal minds. I talk way too much, way too fast, and way too quiet. I am currently a neuroscience and bio major with a chem minor on the pre med track. I love to hike, am a dog and coffee enthusiast, and I have fish as well. In high school I was a student council officer, drum major, and active volunteer. I love bubble tea and exploring new cities, I have a short attention span, and am an oddly picky eater. “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I just would like someone that will bring me out of my shell a bit and can maybe offer advice on being an East Asian student in a community where we’re not the majority by any means. I would also like someone who could maybe bring année perspective to the table.
**Socials:** Lainey.3380 - snap Insta- lainey_zink

**Meka Stillmak**
**Email:** mxs6@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Health Information Management
**Hometown/Country:** Bridgeville, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese
“i am short, not even 5ft. i like to draw and paint. i like to eat and drink boba yum! i love frogs and squishmallows! i guess i’m pretty funny. i like watching shows and movies. i like playing nintendo games! i like r&b and pretty much anything but country music. i like making new friends!”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** similar major, just someone to be friends with!
**Socials:** insta: @mstillmak snapchat: @mekachu_21

Nicole Alindogan

Email: Nga8@pitt.edu

Preferred Pronouns: She/her/hers

Academic Year: Junior

Major/Minor(s): Environmental studies/chemistry minor

Hometown/Country: Ridgefield, Connecticut

Cultural Identity: Filipino and Irish

“Club gymnastics, running, EMT volunteering, outdoors things, picnics”

What qualities are you looking for in a big? No preference

Socials: Instagram: nicolealindogan (Snapchat is the same)

**Rachael Wei**
**Email:** rachaelwei@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Major: Biological Sciences / Minors: Chinese, Economics, and Chemistry
**Hometown/Country:** Las Vegas, NV
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“Hello! I'm Rachael, and I'm super delighted to be coming to Pitt and Pittsburgh! I'm in the 8-Year Guaranteed Admit Dental Program and Honors College here, and those were some of the main reasons why I chose to come :). I love adventuring into new cities, sampling all kinds of foods, listening to Kpop and Cpop, and watching Asian dramas! Right now, I'm especially into photography and finding the best Asian food in town (my favorites are mochi donuts, Korean fried chicken, and shaved ice :D). Also, my personality type is ESTJ, and I have a pretty loud but lively laugh LOL. Overall, I'm not very shy once you get to know me, and I'm really looking forward to having a new mentor and friend! “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I hope to meet a mentor that perhaps has similar career goals as me, a similar personality, and/or can help me figure out the best spots to explore the Pittsburgh in! It would be nice to have someone who can practice chatting in Chinese with me, but that's very optional! I'd say I'm a pretty tame person, so my kinds of activities are about strolling around outside, checking out a museum, iceskating, or laser-tag (not really a party person hehe)
**Socials:** @rachael.wei for Snap and Insta (also my food blog on Insta is @cuisine.critique)

**Rose Leonard**
**Email:** rml68@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Psychology
**Hometown/Country:** Blue Bell, PA outside of Philly (Montgomery County)
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese
“I really like art and recently discovered that as a new hobby during quarantine! I’m also interested in psychology and mental health and want to become a therapist. I tend to be more comfortable with people one-on-one or in small groups, but it really depends on how well I know everyone. I really like rap & hip-hop music (Roddy Ricch and Juice WRLD are some of my favs). All American and Euphoria are also some of my favorite TV shows, but I honestly don’t watch a ton of TV (especially during the school year), and I don’t really like watching movies (it’s hard for me to get into things haha). I also just turned 21! lol I’m old for a sophomore bc I took time off school and transferred to Pitt last year. Excited to get more involved with ASA and CASA this year!”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Not a ton of preferences, but maybe somebody who likes food haha
**Socials:** ig: @rose_leonard snap: roseleonardxo

**Sky Pak**
**Email:** yap23@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Biological sciences major
**Hometown/Country:** Central Jersey
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
“ I like to sew and draw in my free time when I’m at home. I recently got a sewing machine so I altered my clothing during quarantine. I enjoy watching sports, especially soccer, volleyball and hockey. I am on a pre med track, hoping to get into med school in the future. I’m a big foodie so I like finding places to eat, but I also like taking pictures and finding unique places to take them.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar interests
**Socials:** Instagram: _pakyaejin_

**Tracey Ly**
**Email:** ttl27@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** Junior
**Major/Minor(s):** Political Science and Communications
**Hometown/Country:** Buffalo, NY
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese American
“I love to have dance parties and hang out with my friends. Some of my favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Khalid and Frank Ocean. I love food (especially my moms Viet food BUT any Asian food is #1). Some of my favorite shows are Grey’s Anatomy, New Girl, The West Wing and Gossip Girl. I love romantic comedies and love to watch movies. I have a super big family and love them more than anything. I enjoy meeting new people and am eager to meet new friends!”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I would really like a big who also loves food and would be down to get takeout! It also would be cool to meet Vietnamese friends too, but not strict preference for me. Someone who is easy going and maybe would like to have dance parties with me!
**Socials:** instagram: traceytly

**Alyssa Vu**
**Email:** avv9@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** environmental engineering
**Hometown/Country:** Pottstown, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese
“ idk what order to put this in so its random: I love the environment and sustainability, I am vegan for my health, the animals, and the environment. I love food. I am a big health advocate food wise and love to workout. I love to cook. I love to craft (watercolor,brushletter, diys, simple woodwork, sewing, embroidery, etc). I was in student council(like pretty involved), played field hockey, and volunteering clubs in highschool. I like to joke a lot when I am around people with the right energy. I do not like judgemental people at all and am drawn to higher energy people that have a sense of humor, but also are genuine kind hearted people(good virtues and upright morals) who I can have an intellectual conversation with. I like people that go with the flow and are the good kind of weird. I listen to indie pop/alternative (wallows,hippocampus,the driver era,bad suns,COIN,surfaces,etc) and some R&B(love post malone sorry to be basic). I also love Hozier. I am an ambivert: I love being around people(with the right energy), but am also content with being alone and need it sometimes to recharge. My favorite show of all time is How I Met Your Mother, and I love all disney like wizards of waverly place and suite life. Tangled is my favorite disney movie. I hate scary movies. I love bio and chem. I care a lot about school overwork myself and study too much probably. I procrasinate more than I should. I am more liberal minded. I am an optimistic person with lots of love to give lol. I also love to dance in the mirror to good music when I am alone, and when other people also do I think that is very telling. I was a hard core directioner and want a one direction reunion. hopefully thats specific enough heheh “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** someone that is very welcoming and that I will hopefully click with. outgoing(not obnoxious and/or superficial lol), someone that can make me laugh and is easy to talk to, and is kind and genuine. hopefully someone that also has similar interests
**Socials:** snap: alyssa_vu151. instagram: alyssa_vu

**Ashley Tang**
**Email:** ast49@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Nursing
**Hometown/Country:** Huntingdon Valley, PA (Montgomery)
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“ I love music and One Direction lol. I like watching movies and TV. I love sports, especially football and baseball, and I am a huge Philadelphia sports fan. My personality: very easy going and will be crazy when prompted/”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** no preference
**Socials:** snap- ash.tang insta- ashleytang18

**Caela Go**
**Email:** cmg139@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** Female; she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Major: Computer Science & Information Science; Minor: Film & Media Studies
**Hometown/Country:** South Fayette (30 min from Downtown Pittsburgh)
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American (but parents grew up in Philippines)
“I'm interested in politics/political activism, hiking, fashion, music, poetry, and most importantly, film/videography and photography! In my free time you can find me taking pictures for The Pitt News or producing short films around campus. In terms of personality, I'm definitely more introverted but I still love spending time with my friends and family.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar background/interests
**Socials:** Instagram: @caelago and @caelagophoto // Snapchat: @caelagohome

**Cindy Tsai**
**Email:** cit11@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Psych major maybe Chinese major and maybe minor in administration of justice
**Hometown/Country:** York, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Taiwanese American
“ I like playing the piano, guitar, ukulele, and nintendo games. I also like singing and listening to music. I like to think that I’m a fun person to be around. Another hobby of mine is watching tiktoks. Technically I joined last year as a freshman but didn’t really keep up with it and didn’t know what was going on but this year I’ll be able to keep up with it👍”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Maybe same major but I don’t really have a preference
**Socials:** @cindy_t7 for all social media

**Emmy Han**
**Email:** yeh20@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Molecular Biology, History
**Hometown/Country:** Uijeongbu, South Korea
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
“Hi! My name is Yerin but I go by Emmy. I was born in Korea but immigrated to Maryland when I was 6. I wasn't very involved in clubs my freshman year at Pitt, but I'm definitely trying to be more involved this year. I probably come off as very quiet and intimidating (rbf) as a first impression but I promise I'm very friendly and open! I like trying out new things and got very into tennis and skateboarding over the summer. Some of my other hobbies include drawing, speed skating, and just listening to music.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I don't really have a preference but a similar major or background would be pretty cool
**Socials:** everything is yerin.han

**Isabel Lam**
**Email:** ISL13@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Double major in Political Science and Economics
**Hometown/Country:** Scranton, PA, U.S.A
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese Vietnamese American
“I love making new friends, traveling, exploring, and trying new things! I'd like to think I'm pretty outgoing and I was voted most friendliest and most likely to brighten your day in high school! My hobbies are very all over the place: you can find me watching the NBA playoffs, baking, playing tennis, practicing piano, eating new foods, or watching Netflix/ Disney Plus! I'm really down for anything! I'm pretty easygoing with anything! I'm also really big on school spirit!”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Preferably someone who is also outgoing! Also someone who likes sports, music (playing music and also able to give me music recs), or eating lol. If they could be a business or political science major that would be great but DEFINITELY no preference; any major would also be great! Also no preference for background
**Socials:** ig: isabel_lamm

**Joy Hong**
**Email:** joyhong215@gmail.com
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Environmental engineering
**Hometown/Country:** Huntingdon valley pa
**Cultural Identity:** Korean
“I really like to cook and bake. I love anime. I’m very outgoing and loud and I love to laugh. I’m low key awk but it’s funny. I’m pretty funny. I’m really invested in the environment. I am into sustainability and over all environmentally-conscience.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Someone who is friendly and funny. One who likes anime lol. Maybe someone who has a similar interests like environmentally-friendly person.

**Katie Nguyen**
**Email:** kdn19@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Biological Sciences on Pre-Dental Track
**Hometown/Country:** Havertown (Outside Philly)
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese American
“ I like hanging out with friends, listening to music (ex. Pop, KPOP, etc.), and recently watching movies (ex. Central Intelligence, Rush Hour, etc.). I am pretty easy-going and open to trying new things. I am down to talk about anything and can talk as much or as little as about it! I out-dad my dad's dad jokes and can find "good" puns in the most unexpected places :)”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I would prefer a big who is also along the Pre-Dental/Dental GAP track, or at least one that is in Pre-Health. I would also appreciate if they were open to talking about their college, research, and job experience. Besides those, I am pretty open to talking to and can learn from anyone!
**Socials:** Insta: @ktd_nguyen

**Lancy Zheng**
**Email:** lzheng1344@gmail.com
**Preferred Pronouns:** Female she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Major in chemistry; minor in mathematics
**Hometown/Country:** West Milford, NJ
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“ Hi! I am Lancy Zheng! I like to paint and listen to modern Chinese music. I like to play badminton. I played flute, piccolo, and tenor drum during my high school years. I would always volunteer myself to help others when they need, either it is school events or in our town. Whenever I am free, I would hang out with my friends. I am quite shy at first, but I will talk a lot once you get to know me. ”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** No preference
**Socials:** Sc: lzheng1233 Insta: lancyzhenggg

**Mollie McFarland**
**Email:** mjm374@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Undeclared/Undecided but on a BioSci major track
**Hometown/Country:** Kingston, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
“ Hi! My name is Mollie and I'm from the NEPA area (about 30 mins from Scranton like from the Office lol). I'm on a Biological Sciences track but I actually don't know what I want to do. I was considering doing pre-dental but I'm not sure about that either. I think I'm a fun person and I like to joke around and laugh with my friends. I spend way too much money on food and drinks (iced coffee& boba are my fav). I love watching tiktoks! I like all kinds of music. I did a lot of community service in high school and I would like to get back into it. I'm also adopted so I wasn't super immersed in Korean culture as I grew up, but I'm really interested in learning more about it. “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Maybe just someone I can go to when I'm stressed or who can give me advice!
**Socials:** instagram: molliemcfarland

**Olivia Tang**
**Email:** olt11@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** undecided
**Hometown/Country:** Pittsburgh/US
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese/Taiwanese American
"real shy at first but then I get loud & hyper once I get to know someone! more of a listener than a conversation starter! when I'm not working, I'm either on YouTube, watching anime, or sleeping...
got a big love for FOOD, jigsaw puzzles, bts, watching streamers, my pupper Noodle, and my cat Kiki!
besides bts, I've also been listening to takayan, burnout syndrome, and miyavi! "
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** no preference!
**Socials:** IG: olivtae, SC: otae0601

**Rainier Acierto**
**Email:** raa175@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** he him his
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Computer Science Major, Statistics and Econ Minor
**Hometown/Country:** Yardley, PA (Bucks County)
**Cultural Identity:** Filipino
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar interests
“I enjoy listening to music and making music, such as hip hop and edm. I love to eat. I enjoy working out and playing sports.”
**Socials:** ig: @aciertorainier snap: @rainier_acierto

**Sarah Son**
**Email:** sns87@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** Junior
**Major/Minor(s):** English Writing Minor in CS
**Hometown/Country:** Malvern, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Vietnamese/Cambodian
“I love volunteering, working out occasionally, cooking, photography, Tik Toks, doing my nails, EDM music, I am a bit shy in group settings but thrive with one-on-one conversations
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Friendly, outgoing, ambitious, crackhead energy on occasion, someone I can talk to anytime
**Socials:** Insta: @sarahnson_ Snap: sarahson17

**Sonia Fung**
**Email:** sdf34@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Biological Sciences (Premed track)
**Hometown/Country:** Pittsburgh
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“I like to draw/paint, bake, take care of plants, and play video games with friends! I also like to code and am considering a minor or certificate in Computer Science.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar major would be nice, or someone also on the Premed track :)
**Socials:** insta: sir_bagl

**Trinity Kim**
**Email:** thk46@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Biology
**Hometown/Country:** Seoul/South Korea
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
“ I like to travel and draw in my free time and I’m very shy at first! I also like Korean food and watching kdramas. I’m really interested in meeting new people!”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** Similar background
**Socials:** Instagram: _trinitykim_ Sc: trinityhk02

**Ana Rowley**
**Email:** aer93@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** undecided
**Hometown/Country:** pittsburgh!
**Cultural Identity:** Half tawianese/american, but also lived in China, so its a little complicated
“I love listening to music and making spotify playlists with cover photos that make me laugh. I love watching k dramas/tv shows and am taking any suggestions for new ones! I also knit socks and have my chocolate chip cookie recipe memorized (its just toll house but they are still fire). I'm down with just chilling, but also love going out and/or doing new things. I also love trying new foods and thrifting.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** A similar background would be great (if not, that is totally fine, I think learning about a new culture would be awesome), but other than that I have no preference!
**Socials:** Snap and insta: ana.rowley

**Audrey Kim**
**Email:** ayk20@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** nursing
**Hometown/Country:** philly (montgomery county)
**Cultural Identity:** korean american
“id say i am somewhat outgoing. i wouldn't call myself a huge extrovert but i promise i am not a boring person. mmm my personality.. i try to be funny i really do. ppl say i have a sassy vibe but in a good way. its probably in an attempt to be funny. i might be shy at times but i open up pretty easily. some of my interest and hobbies include sports, music, art. I swam and played tennis through out most of school and i LOVE to ski. I play cello and piano...haven't played seriously for a while but i love to play for fun. i am also pretty into art i do it more as a hobby but would love to improve on it. i am a MAJOR foodie. who doesn't love food, i will never say no to food. i also love JESUS. oh yea! oh wait, i also love listening to music.. i really listen to all sorts but i do like korean music a lot (kpop, krap, kr&b) i love bts. so yeah i dont really know what info is relevant to being a little and if this is too much or not enough but i guess here is a little bit of everything.“
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** i think i would prefer my mentor to be of a similar gender identity and have pretty similar interests. i would like someone who is funny and maybe more on the outgoing side since i can get shy at times.
**Socials:** insta- aud.kim

**Catherine Cao**
**Email:** cac329@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Neuroscience and Psychology major/ Chemistry minor
**Hometown/Country:** Franklin Park, PA
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“ I really enjoy trying new food and discovering new food places around pittsburgh. One of my favorite hobbies is baking whenever I get the chance, and I also really love traveling. I also really enjoy picnicking and hammocking at parks. I love animals and just recently got a puppy. When it comes to personality, I consider myself to be extroverted and friendly. I really enjoy talking to new people and having fun conversations. I also consider myself approachable and charismatic. “
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** I would prefer my big be on the pre-med track and have a science oriented major. I would also prefer them be a similar cultural identity.

**Denise Dong**
**Email:** ded87@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her
**Academic Year:** Sophomore
**Major/Minor(s):** Biology
**Hometown/Country:** New York
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“Hi, I grew up in a restaurant and really like food, cooking, and fishing. My favorite food is hotpot and I'm willing to eat just about anything. My favorite TV show is the Chinese ver. of Go Fridge and all of the 90 Day Fiance spin-offs. I'm the biggest procrastinator and can be caught in Hillman or a random corner on campus furiously typing an assignment. Ever since rona I can't stop scrolling through tik tok and trying to break my habit of snacking.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** No preference, but someone who can help me stop procrastinating.
**Socials:** Instagram (nyc.gekks)

**Eva Mischler**
**Email:** emm235@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Bioengineer major with Studio Art Minor
**Hometown/Country:** Pittsburgh
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“I’m adopted into a white family, I’ve lived in Pittsburgh my whole life, my entire family went to Pitt, I’m v social after getting to know me.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** No preference
**Socials:** both snap and ig: @evameilin

**Jennifer Cao**
**Email:** jec254@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** She/Her
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** Undeclared/Music or Studio Arts
**Hometown/Country:** Mahwah, NJ
**Cultural Identity:** Chinese American
“I’ve been in love with painting and drawing for the longest time and I also play the piano and violin (but I don’t admit to playing the violin very well). I also like competitively swimming! Recently, I’ve been wanting to get into volleyball since my floormates and I have been playing. I like discovering new music and love traveling (when I can), so I enjoy seeing new places! I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, but I always like relaxing inside and having a cup of tea.”
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** No preference
**Socials:** Snapchat: jennrox3 Instagram: _jenncao_

**Julianne Choi**
**Email:** jhc45@pitt.edu
**Preferred Pronouns:** she/her/hers
**Academic Year:** First Year
**Major/Minor(s):** undecided on pre-dental track (dental program)
**Hometown/Country:** Norristown (suburb near Philly)
**Cultural Identity:** Korean American
"hi:D so I'm considered an introvert because I don't talk that much when I'm in large groups but with close friends I am a lot more open and extroverted. but I'm also the listener in my friend group and I consider myself to be a good listener in general. you'll always see me smiling or laughing, even under my mask hahaha. some of my hobbies/interests are photography, art (especially calligraphy & design), eating good food or playing board games/cards (like code names, monopoly deal, etc.) with good people, and spontaneous trips to literally anywhere. I like to go to aesthetic places to take pictures of my friends and do little photoshoots. I also like to go to new food places and just have fun while eating good food. my favorite food is kbbq and I've been craving pho right now. I love Jesus! so my faith is important to me and it's a big part of who I am. random fact about me is that I have a dimple that I got from running into a couch when I was younger. "
**What qualities are you looking for in a big?** since I'm currently undecided, I don't have a preference as to what kind of major but it would be nice to have a big with a stem major or even psychology because I'm thinking about majoring in that. I'm also looking for a big who is more outgoing because I get comfortable and talkative faster with someone who just loves talking to people and is not awkward about getting to know new people. if my big also loves Jesus that would be absolutely amazing!
**Socials:** insta: juliannechoii / snapchat: julianne.choi

Kayla Tai

Email: kst27@pitt.edu

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Academic Year: First Year

Major/Minor(s): Biology Major/Chemistry and Spanish Minor

Hometown/Country: Greensburg, PA/USA

Cultural Identity: Chinese/Malaysian and Vietnamese American

“Hi I'm Kayla! I from Greensburg, PA which is about 45 minutes from Pitt! I'd describe myself as a travel junkie, adventurous, easy-going, and I've been told that I'm very smiley! In my spare time I love to dance, do yoga/pilates/zumba, go on nature walks, read, and watch Netflix. I also LOVE dogs! I have two shih tzus and they come up to visit on weekends! I'm no extreme athlete, but I've been loving going on runs to explore Pittsburgh and am excited to try rock-climbing and kickboxing! My favorite asian foods are curry, pho (my grandma makes it best), pad thai, and roti bom. My asian travels include Malaysia and Cambodia and I have hosted exchange students from Thailand and Japan. My hope is to be able to visit them someday and to expand on my list of traveled asian countries! P.s. as you can tell, I abuse my use of exclamation points, so much so that it's basically one of my personality traits lol.”

What qualities are you looking for in a big? I'm looking for a big who can show me where the best places are to get asian food, who will do fun outdoor activities with me, someone I can share my crazy freshman stories with, who will give me good college advice, and someone that I can relate to on a cultural level! I'm super excited to have a big because there's not that much diversity around where I'm from!

Socials: Snap: kay_2020 , Insta: kayla.tai