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APUG Student Spotlight

Val Perez

First-Year, Applied Psychology 

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“I'd probably have Dianne Guerrero play me, just because she is a really good Latina actress, and I've always admired her looks and works.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“I was on my way home after my first day of finals. My mom and brother wanted to get hot chocolate because it was cold outside, and I was super nervous. All of a sudden, I got the email that my decision was ready, so we rushed to my house, and we freaked out in my mom's car.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

“I'm excited to learn more about psychology and meet new people in a new city.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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Congrats to APUG's Freda Hasselbring for presenting her Honors thesis at this year’s Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Conference! 🎉

“Last weekend I had the opportunity to present my honors thesis at the SRCD Special Topic Learning Through Play and Imagination conference in St. Louis!

At the conference, I got to sit in on paper presentations and symposiums ranging a wide variety of topics related to the importance of playful learning for young children.

I presented my poster at the evening poster session on ‘Teacher Storytelling Strategies to Support Children’s Creativity and Imagination,’ which gave me the chance to talk through my project with experts in the field, answer critical questions, and think about a range of factors related to my project that I hadn’t considered before!

I am so grateful for this opportunity and to Dr. Schick and Cassie Wuest for helping me bring together my project so quickly to have it ready for SRCD!” 🥳💜✨

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APUG Student Spotlight

Tiffany Lin

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“Princess Jasmine! She is unique, brave, curious, independent, and intelligent. She is willing to step out of her comfort zone, to put herself 'out there' and take risks for what she believes is right.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“My mood literally went like a roller coaster that day. I was actually having a small argument with my mom that night, and I woke up grievously the next morning. On my way to school, I received an email from NYU. I panicked, thinking that if I got rejected, my mom would be even more disappointed--my heart was beating hard like never before. I opened the letter and couldn’t believe that I got in! I immediately shared my excitement with my family and friends. Then I bought Taiwanese bubble tea for them, celebrating this special day together. My jubilation continued for the rest of the day; I couldn’t even focus on my two AP exams in the afternoon!”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

“The interdisciplinary programs offered by the Steinhardt campus will give me an opportunity to explore how I can use my passion for psychology to make a difference in the world. APUG also offers a unique combination of specialized course offerings and the option to engage in community or research experience. Plus, NYU offers many unique study abroad opportunities. My passion for exploring various cultures will allow me to broaden my worldview; I believe NYU would be the best place to accomplish my goals!”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Zixin Yan

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“The Legend of ‘1900′.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“[I was feeling] excited!”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

“I’m excited to understand the thinking process of others through APUG and experience life in NYC!”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Vighnesh Mehrotra

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“The dog from ‘Air Bud’. If you have the chance to have the coolest actor of all time play you, then why not?”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“It was 3 AM in India and I was watching a Tasty video when I got the mail. I had got in off the waitlist and when I got the mail I freaked out. I ran into my Mom and Dad's room, woke them up, and then freaked out together.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"With the APUG I am very pumped to meet new people who I can annoy and have fun with for the next few years, and with NYU I cannot wait to dive into the extracurriculars.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Kenny Williams

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“I would play myself because I wouldn't want to be anyone but me. I have struggled in my shoes but I would never want to give that away.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"Anxiously sitting in my living room on the phone with my best friend. I was overcome with shock, happiness, and excitement.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I am really excited to learn about a field that I really enjoy and be around people who share similar interests with me.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Ting Hu

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“Iron Man because of his intelligence, humor, and powerfulness.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"It was 6 and I was sleeping.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"New friends and the environment.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Siying Chen

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“Myself, because no one can portray me better than me.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I was eating breakfast and checking my emails when I saw an update from NYU regarding admissions. When I found out I got in, I was so excited I jumped out of my seat and knocked over my bowl of cereal. I was just so happy that I made it in!”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"The most exciting thing about NYU and APUG is meeting the people I’ll be with for the next four years!”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Fabiola Casillas

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

"I would probably want Gina Rodriguez to play me because she’s one of the few Puerto Rican actresses and she’s so funny!”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I had just gotten home from school when I got the email notification and I didn’t open for almost two hours. Omg, I was so nervous! When I finally opened it I was relieved more than anything else.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I love love love that APUG is a much smaller community inside of NYU. I can’t wait to live the big city life but I’m used to the small town thing so I think it will give me a good balance.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Yukki Qiu

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“I think I’d want any movie about my life to be a cartoon rather than a live-action thing...it would be so much weirder to see another human being play me?? But also, I have zero knowledge about voice actors so I have no idea who I’d pick (apologies!!).”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I was sitting in the dining hall for dinner with my friends. I was so nervous I almost wanted to throw up, but initially, I wanted to pile up all my decisions until the last one came out so I could open them all at once. But I gave in to the temptation and opened the NYU one 15 minutes after I got it. It was such a relief when I found out I got in. I literally grabbed my other friend who had gotten into NYU on ED and started screaming.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I’m excited to learn more about a subject I’ve always been interested in APUG, and also excited for any practical experiences I might gain in the program! As for NYU - I’m super hyped to be living in NYC. It’s like an improved version of home (HK) for me. I can’t wait to waste all my money away watching Broadway shows.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Ivan Brea

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

"Timothée Chalamet due to the fact that I think he would be able to portray my chaotic life in a fun-filled yet sentimental manner.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I was in my 7th Period Honors Physics Class anxiously waiting for it to be 2 P.M. while trying my hardest to pay attention to the review lecture. With everybody knowing about my passion for NYU it was inevitable that when 2 P.M. came around I found myself with a sea of classmates staring into my phone. My heart started racing, my forehead started sweating, and when I saw the word "congratulations", all I could do was let out a high-pitched scream. I was so lucky to be surrounded by close friends and classmates who supported me not only during that moment but throughout the entire application process. I immediately called my mom and, needless to say, she was ecstatic. If I could define that moment in one word it would be: action-packed.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I am most excited about the people of APUG and NYU. I have had the privilege to communicate with both current and incoming APUG and NYU students. Visiting the campus during my Sophomore year very much instilled this excitement. To immerse myself, if but for a moment, in a community so various in its nature where no matter the place of origin, every student I spoke to demonstrated so much talent and intellect. NYU is a mosaic of culture and I seek to be a part of it all.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Srinidhi Ananth

First-Year, Applied Psychology/Global Public Health

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“I think Alessia Cara would play me because many people say I look like her (I'm not sure if I agree!). More importantly, I love and resonate with her messages about how everyone should be themselves always.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"It was Valentine's Day, and I had just gotten home from school. I wasn't expecting to get in but was absolutely thrilled to find out that I did. I was so excited to be in the city for four years and meet all sorts of people!”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I'm most excited to pursue psychology in-depth and connect the field to medicine and neuroscience.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Spring 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Hawa Nasiri

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

"I would play Lady Bird in the movie ‘Lady Bird’ because this character's life is extremely similar to mine. Lady Bird must decide between attending a university on the East Coast against her mother's will or a local university to please her family. Similarly being from the West coast the idea of attending NYU was not popular among my family. As well the curiosity Lady Bird has and independence is characteristics I see in myself.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I found out I got into NYU during my study hall period at my high school. I was too nervous to see my admission status so I had my best friends check my portal and when they told me I was admitted I was so excited and in disbelief that I was admitted into my dream school.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I am extremely excited to learn about the social and cultural connections within Psychology and I am so excited about the endless opportunities of internships and cultural experiences within New York City.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Gabi Trespalacios

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“If she were a little younger and I was a little older, Selma Hayek would definitely have to play me. She simply has the range and the background that would understand how to portray me.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

"I was in Peru with my grandmother and at the time we were out for lunch. The service was so bad and I was panicking the whole time watching it load! When I finally saw my decision I started crying in the middle of the restaurant, I was so happy and felt like all my hard work had paid off.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"I’m so excited to study what I’m passionate about in such a diverse environment. I can’t wait to learn from the amazing people who surround me and to give back to that same community.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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APUG Student Spotlight

Miles Segura

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“Donald Glover cause I really like him and he's quite good at acting.”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“I had gotten home from after school activities. My stomach was turning all day because it was the only school I had applied to and the only school I wanted to go to, but I thought I had already been rejected. I walk into my room, sit on my floor somberly, check the admissions decision, and I was off the walls.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

"For APUG, I want to meet other people who are excited to help people find themselves/excited to help people through some hard times. For NYU, I'm excited to branch out and find things outside of APUG, and outside of my bubble.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Fall 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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[Image Description: Miles holding a purple NYU shirt.]

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APUG Student Spotlight

Anika Sareen

First-Year, Applied Psychology

In the award-winning movie of your life, who would play you and why?

“Definitely Mindy Kaling. I really relate to her because we have similar ethnic backgrounds (Indian), have struggled with similar issues such as body image, are huge feminists, and have very bubbly personalities!”

What were you doing when you found out you got into NYU? What were you feeling?

“I had just come home after a long day of school and was talking with my mom while checking my emails. I then see an email from NYU and click on it and see the phrase ‘admissions decision ready to view’ so I freak out and literally blurt out ‘OH MY GOSH, MOM, EMAIL, NYU’. When we opened it up I saw the word accepted, I started screaming. I couldn't help but to cry tears of joy knowing I made it into my dream school.”

What are you most excited for about APUG & NYU?

“I have spent eighteen years of my life living in the suburbs of New Jersey, where we had to drive twenty minutes to find something to do. Now, in the city, I can just walk to several different stores and restaurants! I also really love the culture and vibe of the people and I can't wait to meet people from such a diverse student body. With mental illness being such a detrimental but prominent issue in today's society, I really want to help, and I think APUG is the first step to helping me achieve my goal and I am glad I will be able to get clinical experience.”

We are so excited to welcome you to the APUG Community in the Spring 2019 semester! To be featured in a Student Spotlight, complete your profile here.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing your stories!

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