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Amy Peng

Year: 2nd

Major: Microbiology

College: ERC

Interests & Hobbies: Music (I play viola and piano. I’m also on Spotify 24/7 making various playlists and finding new artists), bingeing kdramas, MAKEUP, Netflix, movies, Disney, food, boba, YouTube, I attempt to make vlogs sometimes, cooking/baking, beach, mild hikes..., hikes to the beach, social media (unfortunately haven’t gotten around to using twitter yet)

About: Hello future potential littles !!! I’m so so excited to be your big, it’s going to be such a fun ride this year hahaha. So a little bit about me (... or a lot): I’m from the one and only Bay Area!! I’m a HUGE foodie. I honestly love all food and if you have the (mis)fortune of being my little, trust me when I say that we will be going out for food/boba all the time. I’ve been told that I’m a huge enabler/exhibit impulsive behavior when it comes to going out/food. I also really like to cook, so either way you’ll probably eat a lot when you’re with me LOL. As I’ve said before, I’m literally on social media 24/7 and I will respond almost instantly. If I don’t, please assume that I am asleep or wheezing while I’m trying to walk to my classes. I also really like makeup ... like a LOT... I will show you when the time comes. I’m always down to chill and hangout whenever so just hmu; my door’s always open! Get ready to be a part of the best line in memo: SMOLLINE!

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Andrew Nguyen

Year: 3rd

Major: Public Health

Minors: Biology, Psychology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: Public health, tech, photography, skincare, fashion, podcasts, cooking, swimming, gyming

About: Hi everyone! I’m Andrew, resident lactose-intolerant, floppy hair boy. I’m goofy, passionate, and big fan of buying hella books that I’ll probably never read but I keep to maintain the disguise of put-together-ness. Join me in cooking, sheet-masking, and brainstorming how to topple the medical-industrial complex!

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Angeline Wong

Year: 4th

Major: Human Biology

Minor: Psychology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: Boba, TV Shows, cute animals (ie doggos), baking/cooking, lettering, exploring SD, trying new food places

About: Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I’m super excited to meet my future littles and am definitely looking forward to going on lots of food and boba runs with them! In addition to having an unhealthy obsession with boba, I am also the biggest fan of petting every dog I see. I love cute animals and am easily distracted by any floofer that passes by (but any and all animals have my heart). I’m def a homebody who just loves having a chill day doing nothing but catching up on my fav TV shows, like Last Week Tonight (check it out on Youtube if you haven’t already. It’s amazing), or Jane the Virgin. Although I love a good couch potato session, I also really love exploring SD and finding all the amazing things about this place! There’s always something new and exciting going on in this city, and I’m definitely focusing on exploring more of SD this year. I would love to be able to explore SD with my littles and can’t wait for all of the adventures we’ll have!

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Baochau Vu

Year: 4th

Major: Biochemistry & Cell Biology

College: ERC

Interests & Hobbies: Board games, hike, read, chasing the sunset, travel, basketball, sleeping in, eat, explore, binge watch k-drama & netflix, love to watch travel vlog, video games like super smash bros/ Melee, memes

About: Hello litto! I know you are out there! If you are looking for a big who will drag you out for food, drinks and desserts; who will take you on a hike and down to the beach; who will show you how to win in poker, Catan and Avalon (board games); who will send you memes everyday; and most importantly, who will fight for seats in Geisel during midterm/final weeks for you …Well, here I am, your future biggo! Can’t wait to meet you litto!

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Anh D. Nguyen

Year: 4th

Major: Math-Computer Science

College: Sixth

Interests & Hobbies: Art, Digital Illustration, Traveling, Photography, Games: Monster Hunter, Overwatch, Mario Kart Double Dash, ... Sour Candy, Vietnamese food, Sushi, Cats, Red Pandas

About: Hello world! I am currently a 4th year studying Math-Computer Science at UCSD. I'm but a dork who loves to create and reach for the stars. Someone please travel the world, take pictures and try new foods with me! So far I've been to Germany, Vietnam, Taiwan, Costa Rica and all over the States. Nothing feels more exciting than to explore a new city. O yes and my hobbies, I enjoy illustrating and designing assets for games and animation. Hunt monsters or grow crops with me, join the grind. Besides that, I also am drawn to making amazing memories with my friends. I am that one person who will support and push my friends to reach and go all out for their dreams and aspirations. And of course, I love creating a loving family here in MEMO. I've been fortunate to have made so many sweet friendships here, and it wouldn't have been possible without the driven and inspiring words of my past Big! I aspire to be just like her <3  

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Brian Nguyen

Year: 2nd

Major: Microbiology

College: ERC

Interests & Hobbies: I’m an avid reader on the side; I prefer genres such as YA, Fantasy, Supernatural, etc (HP, PJatO, anything Sara J Maas, etc.), and I update my Goodreads daily! Other than that, I love breaking out in dance or singing karaoke in the car, although I’m not the best singer lmao. I’m ALWAYS down for boba and one of my goals when I first came here was to try all the boba places to find the best!! I’m also a huge foodie, live to eat and all that. Some of my favorite TV shows include: Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Place, and Drop Dead Diva, and I do watch a few animes although not as much as when I was younger!! I enjoy hiking and stargazing as well whenever there’s an opportunity to get out (although I might complain until I’m actually doing it). I’ve recently been getting into skin care, so catch me with that Tatcha and Drunk Elephant! I’ve also really gotten into photography again, so as my little, we can go on (free) photoshoots wherever we want! I also love musical festivals, concerts, and raves.

About: Hello potential little reading this! If you’re into quizzes and such like that (as I am!) I am: ENFP, a Cancer, Ravenclaw, and my love language is Quality Time. I’m generally a very energetic, sassy, and dramatic person and I write the way I speak, hence the numerous exclamation marks at the end of each sentence! I’m the worst at waking up early (anything before 12 is considered early) and tend to stay up late into the night (3-4am) whether that be reading, eating, or catching up on that Netflix queue. I’m notorious for responding very fast to messages and notifications unless im sleeping LOL. I have zero self control when it comes to food and trying to not spend money. I’m always following the “treat yourself” motto which doesn’t bode well for my wallet or for the people around me. Feel free to reach out to me on any social media platforms; I’m always down to chat!!

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Elaine Ngo

Year: 4th

Major: Bioengineering: Biotechnology

College: Muir

Interests & Hobbies: Hiking, Running (hahah but I’ve been lazy lately), eating spicy ramen, baking brownies, eating more ice cream from johns (it now $0.80 with community dining :DD), i like to watch other people run cross country races while i eat chips, BOBA!!! (andy started my addiction and enabled it). I watch Survivor and Riverdale.

About: Hi future Little! I’m reallyy excited to meet you! I can’t wait for the good times to come. Lets go on food adventures :)

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Emily Pham

Year: 3rd

Major: Human Biology

College: Revelle

Interests & Hobbies: Listening to k-pop, watching anime/k-dramas/TV shows/variety shows, nail art, makeup, skincare, design, aesthetics, shopping ((even tho I only have -$10)), drinking boba, playing party/board games, going to amusement parks and riding roller coasters, anything and everything Disney, watching cat videos on YouTube (I wish I were kidding), memes and dumb humor (sorry in advance)

About: Hi potential Littles! I’m Emily, a smol yet chirpy girl who’s obsessed with k-pop (especially BTS!) and likes killing time by watching shows and doing my nails/makeup! I have lots of anime and k-drama recs so if that’s what you’re into, feel free to ask because I’m always looking for an excuse to gush about Haikyuu!! and my latest k-drama loves. Around here, I’m known as the one who’s allergic to everything, but don’t worry, I’m still kicking. Allergies who? Nothing will stop me from loving all the dogs and cats! Boba is my middle name, so you can always count on me to be down for a boba run (I’m on a boba ban right now, but that won’t stop me from tagging along. I’ll live vicariously through you LMAO. I still gotta get my boba fix somehow!). I love goofing around and having a good laugh, so if you’re down in the dumps and need a pick me up or just bored and need someone to be silly with, I’m your person! I promise I’m not as lame as I sound! Maybe!

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Emily Shipley

Year: 3rd

Major: Biochemistry & Cell Biology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: I love almost all types of food, dogs, Netflix, YouTube, a wide variety of music, cooking, horror movies/books, Disney/Pixar, Marvel, Studio Ghibli, and probably more stuff that I’m forgetting haha

About: Hey potential littles! I’m Emily, a 3rd year Biochemisty and Cell Biology major in Marshall. I’m gonna be honest and say that I’m pretty shy and introverted when you meet me, but I promise if you bear with me I’ll slowly become a little more fun haha. I’m really gonna try to be open with my new littles! I’m always down to talk about MEMO, school, life, or Spongebob for all I care! I just hope you’re not afraid to approach me for anything, and that goes for anyone! And just to spew out some random interests of mine, I love pretty much all food (except eggs are the devil), Netflix (Supernatural, Sherlock, Strager Things, Riverdale, The Magicians, etc), DOGGOS and random animal videos, horror movies, Studio Ghibli, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, cooking (even though I’m still a noob), and a pretty wide variety of music. I’m totally down to get into your interests too, and we can binge watch stuff, study, cook while having jam sessions, go out to eat, and whatever else comes to mind! One heads up though, I don’t have a car of my own so we may be going out with others if we go far from campus. So sorry! But you’re always welcome at my apartment if you need to get away from campus for a bit. I can’t wait to meet you!

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Ivy Dang

Year: 3rd

Major: General Biology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: For music, I enjoy K-pop (BTS, iKON, Blackpink), Jay Park, and Illenium but catch me blasting throwback R&B songs, anime openings (especially Naruto and One Piece), and Maplestory BGMs. Sorry in advance because I will probably be ugly singing at random times of the day… but if you love ugly singing too, then we can be embarrassing together! I love being a potato and watching Youtube or medical/crime shows (Grey’s Anatomy, Breaking Bad, Criminal Minds). I’m always down to go on food adventures, get boba, and go to really aesthetic places for pictures! I tend to record a lot of moments because I like to edit and compile them for my sentimental future self to enjoy. I also really love playing board & card games, tagging my friends in memes, and laughing over doggo speak hehe.

About: I have been told that I have a really bad RBF but trust me, I am not mad! I swear I’m friendly and super chill! I am naturally a quiet person, especially when I first meet you, but I do have a lot of moments where I get loud and I don’t even realize it until someone tells me to shut up LOL. I can also be pretty weird and embarrassing at times by referencing memes and dabbing or flossing (the dance). I like having my alone time but I also get pretty lonely if I’m alone for too long :(, so I enjoy having company and will probably bother you a lot if you’re my little. I am literally down for almost anything tbh. We can go on spontaneous adventures together or just be potatoes… or BOTH! I would say I’m pretty open and a great listener, so I love having deep talks. I will always make time for you and support you in everything you do so if you ever need someone to talk to or hang out with (even if you’re not my little) - I’m here for you! :)

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Jenna Wu

Year: 2nd

Major: Clinical Psychology

College: Muir

Interests & Hobbies: BOBA, Justin Bieber, The Office, vines, Disney, eating

About: Halllloooo! We can talk about anything for forever; I know I can. I’m not sure what to say about myself sooo I guess we’ll just have to get to know each other in person! :-)))))))

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Jennie Au

Year: 4th

Major: Biology (MS), Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BS)

College: ERC

Interests & Hobbies: Netflix (love crime shows, currently on season 13 of NCIS), Korean dramas and random variety shows (I have a love/hate relationship with Hello Counselor), kpop (currently into BTS and Mamamoo), Disney lover (Tangled and Baymax), Youtube (JK Films, family vlogs), outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking, any water activity), hand lettering/calligraphy, DIY/crafting, cooking/baking

About: First off, I’m a little weird and crazy to say the least, but that’s a story for another time (I have tons of stories). I am the definition of an introverted extrovert; I enjoy my friends’ company but I enjoy watching Netflix alone too. You probably already know, but I graduated from UCSD last spring as a third year and I’m currently in the contiguous BS/MS program. I spend most of my days in lab and rarely get to see the sun or people, but I do enjoy my research. I’m one of the old ones in MEMO, so most likely you’d find me asleep before midnight. I love discovering new restaurants in San Diego, and hopefully with you! I can talk about anything and everything, so feel free to talk to me any time! I may look intimidating, but I swear it’s just my face so please feel free to talk to me! :)

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Jessica Ung

Year: 4th

Major: Biochemistry & Cell Biology

College: Muir

Interests & Hobbies: Tennis, piano, hiking, running, eating (I love asian food!), re-watching favorite movies (ex. harry potter, marvel, pixar, christmas movies, action thrillers and comedies, romcoms! Soft spot for Remember the Titans), watching musicals and plays, binging TV shows (pretty much any crime show–NCIS, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds, Hawaii 5-0; I love Boy Meets World and Scrubs), sometimes listening to throwback music, watching adorable and hilarious corgi videos (sploot!) and adding pictures of them in my snaps, and hugging soft stuffed animals.

About: ALOHA! Just a few things about myself…My humor is an equal amount of sarcasm and affection, but when the tough times come, I am 100% supportive and understanding. Whether it is for life advice or just a simple homework question, I’ll always be there for you. I enjoy helping others with their problems and having deep one-on-one conversations. I hope to be like a big sister to my future little. I can’t wait to meet you and for all the fun adventures ahead :)

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Kaitlyn Quach

Year: 3rd

Major: Microbiology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: Shopping, Makeup, Dogs, Netflix, Youtube, Bullet Journaling, Crafting, Lettering, Eating out, Boba, Dessert in general, Exploring San Diego (going to the beach!!) and just having fun!

About: Hello there! If I had to describe myself in three words it would be optimistic, dedicated and fun! I always have a smile on my face and enjoy hanging out and having a good time with people. It makes me happy to see others happy and I’m always supportive of others. So if you’re ever in need of someone to listen and/or help, I’m there for you! On a less serious note, one of my mottos is work hard, play hard. Give it your all for something you’re passionate about (and school of course) but don’t forget to have fun! Trust me, I’m lots of fun ;) I love driving around and exploring San Diego so I’m down for lots of adventures- food related or not!

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Kathleen Trinh

Year: 4th

Major: Biochemistry & Cell Biology

College: Revelle

Interests & Hobbies: Boba, Chipotle, poke, video/board games, volleyball, watching basketball, cooking, trying new dessert places, traveling, going on spontaneous food runs/adventures, being with people all the time :’)

About: If you love boba and food and share at least an interest of mine above, well then hey wassup hello time to keep reading :))) If I were to describe myself, then I’d say I’m a pretty quirky person and I love to joke around a lot. I really love boba so I have to restrict myself sometimes but I’m still down to go whenever heh. I generally like everything, and I’m always open to trying out new things (but I can get a lil picky with foods). I’ll always make time to hang out, no matter how busy, and we can do anything and everything you want!

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Kristine Aqui

Year: 3rd

Major: Clinical Psychology

College: Revelle

Interests & Hobbies: Boba, foodie, tv shows (new girl, greys anatomy, a lot more), netflix, outdoor activities, i loveee the beach, we get a little LOL

About: Sooo, I’m Kristine! I am a third year clinical psychology major and I’m from Revelle! I’m a very open and loud person. I love to go out big or small, so I’m pretty much open to do anything! I love going to the beach and doing outdoor activities, but I am also good with just chillen at home and cooking/watching shows (but I’m not to good at cooking LOL). Some shows I’m interested in is New girl and greys anatomy. I love drama and scary movies/tv shows. I’m also into raving and stuff like that so WE WILL TAKE SUPER CUTE PICS. With that said I loove edm! We will definitely go out to get boba or ice-cream or food all the time! But aside from social events, I am also here for any type of mentor-doings! I will be here to help you have a good year with MEMO as well as UCSD!

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Leon Rovner

Year: 4th

Major: Biochemistry & Cell Biology

College: Marshall

Interests & Hobbies: Food hunting, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Swimming, Boba, Gymnastics, Boba(yes I put in twice),  Sleeping, Procrastinating, Politics, Philosophy, Medicine, History, Fantasy Books, Films(Any and All of them), Puns, Dad jokes, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Good conversations

About: Hi! I’m Leon; I try to keep a work/school/life balance(and fail), but I’m always up for a study break. Feel free to embarrass me in public if you see me. I will annoy you with puns and dad jokes, in between bouts of unsolicited advice. Come get me food with me, little!