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Peer Mentors

2009 AAMP Peer Mentors!

2009 Mentors

	BERNADETTE Hello, my name is Bernadette, you can call me Bern. This is my first time as a peer mentor and it will be a fun time, by golly! I am currently in the midst of switching majors and trying to be a kinesiology major. I also want to become a dentist. Some of the stuff that I am involved in is Asian American Students in Alliance (AASIA), The UIC Choirs, Lake Affects (an acappella group), and Asian American Coalition Committee (AACC). I love music which includes whatever sounds good... but I like jazz... old school jazz. Cool beans! ~ Let's go have some awesome times. ^_^
	CARLA Hi there! My name is Carla ! I'm coming back for round two as a mentor for AAMP...oh the excitement! This is my third year at UIC and in the Honors College. I'm currently pursuing my passion for great books and illustration as an Art and English Education major. I love painting, doing crafts, writing, graphic novels, going to concerts, basking in nature, and trolling Chicago's countless museums, galleries, and cafes. I believe culture is key! Revel in it. Explore it. Share it! I look forward to meeting everyone in the fall. I promise, it'll be a sweet year!
	DANIELLE Hi! My name is Danielle and I’m a third year here at UIC. I plan on going into Physical Therapy once I finish my Biology degree. This is my first time being with the Mentor Program. I love getting involved with different UIC organizations-it’s great way to meet new friends, especially for a commuter like me. Currently I’m an active member of Filipinos in Alliance’s Cultural Dance Troupe, because is dancing is awesome and I feel connected to my culture. I can’t wait to meet you all and have potlucks, hang-outs, study groups, and all that good stuff. Sweet! Welcome to college!
	DAVID I’ve been part of AAMP since its experimental phase; it seems like I’ve been a guinea pig for many things. This is my last year here at UIC, my how four years can easily disappear, but they were a great four years. I’m an Electronic Visualization major inside the school of Art and Design, and yes, I know you don’t know what it means and we can leave it at that. Things I like to do most is talk about the mundane, even have debates about it if it was at all interesting. Oh, just to be different I decided to say my name at the end of the sentence (unlike everyone with a ,“Hello, I’m X”). My name is David Mei, and I’m a PC, I mean a mentor.
	ELISA Hey and Hi and Hello to all! My name is Elisa, but it's pronounced Alicia like Alicia Keys. I'm a Junior, studying Kinesiology - Movement Science (it's like Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Exercise all bunched up together. It's pretty awesome). I would like to be a Sport Medicine Doctor. I work at the AARCC, so if you have any questions about any AA Orgs, I'd be your best resource! I'm also part of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity. I love community service and helping people out, if you do too you should check us out! I have a slight obsession with high heels and working out, I love to run and wear heels (not the expected combination and not at the same time). I love the color pink . I can't wait for us to meet! See you real soon oh yeah, I'm a CUBS fan.
	JACK I am entering my third and final year as an undergraduate. After receiving my degree in Biological Sciences, I hope to attend graduate school for biomedical sciences. I am a member of Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity, research assistant in Kay Lab, and second year mentor for AAMP. Hobbies include listening to music, playing sports, and exploring new restaurants.
	JEFF I’m a junior majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Communications. I’m part of the Asian American Coalition Committee (AACC) and Filipinos in Alliance (FIA). I’m also the founder of ManilaStar Events, a new nonprofit organization that aims to connect the Chicago Filipino American community through music, dance and other forms of art. After college, I aim to be a vital voice in progressing all Asian Americans in all areas of pop culture and entertainment. I’m a big lover or music, especially R&B and Hiphop and also a big lover of dance. I love eating too! I’m all about that sushi, pad thai, stuffed pizza, sinigang and chipotle! I look forward to meeting you in the Fall, let’s go eat! =]
	JENNIFER Hello! My name is Jennifer. I'm a third-year student majoring in biology. I like exploring the city, trying new things, and learning about different cultures. If you see me around campus, don't be afraid to say hi. :) I look forward to meeting everyone in the fall!
	LESTER I'm a 2nd year student and my major is neuroscience. I love martial arts, weight-lifting, and chess. I actively play chess tournaments and I went to the Philadelphia World Open this summer. Also, I'm very active in pre-med. activities so don't be shy to ask me for some help in that area! You'll probably find me hanging around JST since I dorm there. But, I always keep my phone on me so don't be afraid to give me a call if you need help on anything.
	MARY Hi! I am going to be a third year student majoring in biology. at I am currently taking pre-pharmacy courses in order to get into pharmacy school hopefully in the fall of 2010. Currently, I work at Osco Drug as a pharmacy technician and my activities include dancing for Filipinos in Alliance, taking part in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and volunteering as well as fundraising for the pre-pharmacy club. I also volunteer at Rush University Medical Center. Finally I am and will be living in the dorms again at Courtyard. Personally, I like being a student at UIC and I believe UIC is a great school especially since there is a lot of diversity!
	PHIL Hey, my name is Phil. I'm currently majoring in Physics and hope to be a dentist someday! I enjoy different people, random music, and food. I hope I'll be able to get to know you all better in this program!
	RACHEL Hey everyone. Here are the basics: I´m a junior majoring in biology but have no idea how to use it. Pre-med? Pre-lighthouse keeper? Pre-vagrant? Idunno. I live on campus at TBH but the suburb I come from is Highland Park, you probably havent heard of it. What else? I pretend to play the violin, I like reading books & manhwa, like (NOT obsessed) watching anime & drama (although I dont have the time for them), and procrastinating.Hmm, one interesting thing about me is that I went to Ecuador for weeks last year.
	STEPHEN Hi, I’m Stephen and a 3rd year civil engineering student. This is my first time as an AAMP Mentor. My hobbies include, but are not limited to: auto mechanics, biking, watching TV, and going to the gym. I have lots of knowledge and would love to share it with you.
	TITO Hey! My name is Tito and I’m a sophomore majoring in psychology. Some words to describe myself: spontaneous, spunky, observant, and optimistic. I love fashion and was a model in the 2009 UIC Fashion Show. Whenever my time isn’t dominated by studying or Facebook, I like to hang out with friends, shopping (well, more like window shopping since I’m a broke college student), cooking, eating, working out, dancing, and of course taking pictures (I’m like AARCC’s paparazzi).
	VAN Name: Van Tran. Age: 22. Species: Unknown. To whom it may concern: I’m supposed to be a senior but just a junior for now. My favorite shade (not color) is grey. My major is Accounting, what I’m going to do is accounting. When I have nothing to do, I like to be very social and become the person I don’t know (or more accounting). My childhood dream was to be on “Sesame Street” with Big Bird, but I realized that working at a bank firm was more appropriate. I can’t want to meet you. Don’t be intimidated, I am friendly, I don’t bite (unless it tickles your fancy) wink-
	VINH State your name: Vinh Nguyen State your affiliation with AAMP: Newbie Mentor (1st year) Do you have any form of education? I’m assuming I’m still in the Business College for Information Decision Sciences/IT We demand to know your hobbies: I like going for runs? Sounds boring, anything else? Um, catching up on sleep? How sad, you really have no life, any last words? I’m a hip-hop/rap/oldies music junkie. Are you enthusiastic about this program? Sure
	WINNIE I am a 4th year biological sciences major on a pre-medicine track. I love Autumn! It's not too hot and not too cold--perfect. You'll probably see me chilling/studying underneath the Montgomery Ward lounge, at AARCC or somewhere deep in the Library. You might also see me working out at the gym. So if you see me, be sure to say "Hi". I can't wait to meet all the new students.
	WINONA Hey, I'm a sophomore majoring in Accounting. I like to swim and play tennis on days when I don't feel lazy. But I really enjoy dancing overall, even when I do feel lazy. I'm currently involved in several Asian-related orgs on campus like AASIA, AAIV, and AAMP. So if you have any questions about these orgs, I'll be more than welcome to answer them!