https://www.baruchvsa.com/medianotlinked daily 0.75 2019-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812078930-PVUSGKQYTZRP5QJSX6QJ/Blossom.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Blossom Chen (President) Year/Major: Junior/Business Communications with a Specialization in Graphic Design Favorite Quote: "If you believe, you can achieve" Favorite Movie: Any Pixar Movie Top 3 Songs: (1) Unpredictable-Olly Murs & Luisa Johnson (2) Sorry Not Sorry-Demi Lovato (3) In The Morning-MOKS & Kepler Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: Before coming to Baruch, I didn’t feel like it was someplace I was meant to be at and I would be one of those people who would just go to class and then go home. But on my convocation day, I met VSA and from there began my incredible journey with all the great friends, almost like family, that I have made. I have found a place that feels like a family, a home away from home. I have found a place that has taught me to grow as person and as a leader because I am not the same person I was before coming to Baruch. I joined e-board my freshman year because this was a club that I devoted so much time to and I wanted to be a part of something bigger and help others find a family within VSA like I did. I am on e-board today as President, taking on an even bigger role because I love and care about VSA and how much it has done for me and I hope that I can help others recognize what VSA stands for and help them find their home away from home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812078930-PVUSGKQYTZRP5QJSX6QJ/Blossom.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Blossom Chen (President) Year/Major: Junior/Business Communications with a Specialization in Graphic Design Favorite Quote: "If you believe, you can achieve" Favorite Movie: Any Pixar Movie Top 3 Songs: (1) Unpredictable-Olly Murs & Luisa Johnson (2) Sorry Not Sorry-Demi Lovato (3) In The Morning-MOKS & Kepler Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: Before coming to Baruch, I didn’t feel like it was someplace I was meant to be at and I would be one of those people who would just go to class and then go home. But on my convocation day, I met VSA and from there began my incredible journey with all the great friends, almost like family, that I have made. I have found a place that feels like a family, a home away from home. I have found a place that has taught me to grow as person and as a leader because I am not the same person I was before coming to Baruch. I joined e-board my freshman year because this was a club that I devoted so much time to and I wanted to be a part of something bigger and help others find a family within VSA like I did. I am on e-board today as President, taking on an even bigger role because I love and care about VSA and how much it has done for me and I hope that I can help others recognize what VSA stands for and help them find their home away from home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812215767-LAD5YWSGXL97BDQFTNS2/Maggie.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Maggie Li (Vice President) Year/Major: Senior/Political Science Favorite Quote: “If you only do what you know, you’ll never be more than you are.”- Master Shifu, Kung Fu Panda 3. Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast Top 3 Songs: (1) Christina Perri- A Thousand Years (2) Colbie Caillat- Try (3) Cyndi Lauper- True Colors Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: "Growing up, I was never part of a group or school club that I enjoyed and felt dedicated to. It was always go to school, go home, sleep, go back to school and repeat. I thought it would be no different in college. Once I went to my first VSA GIM, I knew things were different. Everyone was so friendly, accepting and welcoming. I was surprised at how easy it was to talk to everyone. They made me excited for the next event... and the next… and eventually I became an active member. I decided to shadow for fundraising and eventually applied to be the new Fundraising Chair and now Vice President of VSA. I hoped to gain not just friends but more of a sense of community and family and I got exactly that and more. As an E-Board member, I want to give back and be able to bring people together through our various VSA events while learning and appreciating the Vietnamese culture." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812764619-C9SMUQ6FQR15FX6V7V12/Tam.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Tam Phuong (Treasurer) Year/Major: Sophomore/Accounting Favorite Quote: “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” - Abraham Lincoln Favorite Movie: My Neighbor Totoro Top 3 Songs: (1) Kendrick Lamar - You Ain’t Gotta Lie (2) Kanye West - Slow Jamz (3) Drake - Jungle Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: “I used to move around a lot so I didn’t have a lot of friends. I’ve always had problems talking to people, a major shy boy. Coming into Baruch, I didn’t know anyone. The few friends I’ve had all went to different places. A certain girl dragged me to VSA’s first GIM and the rest was history. VSA is like the Foster Home for Imaginary Friends, only the friends are real and they’re amazing, supportive and quirkily adorable people. From the events here at Baruch VSA to supporting other VSAs in the region, the clubs provided me these opportunities to have unforgettable experiences and expand my network. I want new members to experienced VSA the same way that I did. I want to give back to the club that’s given me a lot of life.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812498359-0NWALKZFWAVNSY9TISJE/Andy.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Andy Huang (Treasurer) Year/Major: Senior/Accounting Favorite Quote: “There’s more to getting strong than lifting heavy weights.” Favorite Movie: High School Musical 1, 2, and 3 Top 3 Songs: (1) Big Bang - Let’s Not Fall In Love (2) Big Bang - If You (3) Taeyang - Eyes, Nose, Lips Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: “Growing up, I have always been an introvert. At Baruch, I never thought of being a part of a club or becoming a E-board member, but I was willing to give it a try and I did that by joining VSA. I have been a member for almost two years now and looking back, I can say that the best thing about VSA is its members. Everyone is so friendly, welcoming, and supportive of one another. Ultimately, we are one big happy family. Also looking back at the old E-board members, I can say that I admire each of every one of them for all of the hard work that they’ve put into making VSA what it is today. They have inspired me to get involved and as a current E-board member I hope to give back and help out just like they did.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812276666-V5D725OPZL4UIHZ9JJ2I/Ruthie.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Ruthie Figueroa (Secretary) Year/Major: Sophomore/Natural Sciences Favorite Quote: “ See the world not as it is, but as it could be.” Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Top 3 Songs: (1) Strangers- Halsey (2) Cant Help Falling In Love-Elvis Presley (3) Lights Down Low- MAX Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: “ I promised myself I would try my best to get out of my comfort zone when I got to college, and I couldn’t have found a better club for that. I went to VSA’s second GIM and I was surrounded by such energetic, welcoming people- it really resonated with me and I just had to come back. I felt so welcomed by the people there and as I went to more and more events I found myself being drawn out of my shell, I learned more about myself as a person than I have before. I decided to join eboard because I really wanted to give back to the club that made my first year at Baruch so memorable for me :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812920004-SH6BMVBMU6778VA2L88B/James+Wang.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - James Wang (VP of Events) Year/Major: Junior/Marketing Favorite Quote: "Everybody is looking for the right person and no one is trying to be the right person." Favorite Movie: 12 Angry Men Top 3 Songs: (1) Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra (2) what2do - Dean (3) Dust and Ashes - Josh Groban Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: Asian American Identity and Community was huge for me throughout my high school career. However there was a distinct problem that I noticed; when people typically say “Asian American” they naturally only think of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people - other ethnic groups are left out. VSA gave me the opportunity to explore a different ethnic group outside the typical triad and I loved every second of it. The events that I attended was a big part of why I was so engrossed with VSA. Their cultural events drew you in and their social events kept making you come back for more. I joined E-Board because I wanted to bolster the ideas of Identity and Community within VSA. I want to give other people the same opportunity, if not greater, of exploration and involvement that I was given when I first stepped foot into VSA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812350407-Y6PD0O4ZZG5ZNLM4YMW8/Nick.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Nicholas Tartaglia (VP of Marketing) Year/Major: Sophomore Year/CIS or Marketing major Favorite Quote: “Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else.” -Uncle Iroh Favorite Movie: Spider Man (Tobey Maguire) Top 3 Songs: (1) Call me Dougie - New Boys (2) Deorro ft. DyCy - Five Hours (3) Shawn Mendes - Nothing Holding Me Back Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: I joined VSA to try to find a more social active life on campus. Even with DSP, I felt like something was missing. I missed the first GIM, but came along with one of my pledge brothers, Andy Au, to game day and I instantly loved the environment that I was put in. After that, I just attended every event and tried to help out with anything. After going out to eat a few times with everybody and getting close with everyone, I just decided to pursue and apply for VPM without anybody really knowing. I wanted to join eBoard and give back to everybody and VSA itself in a way that would attract new members. VPM seemed very interesting to me and I viewed it as a learning experience for myself as well. Helping VSA grow will be my main goal this year as well as making sure everybody stays close and trying to create bigger and closer bonds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812686424-J0SO264CCJXQCH88T1LZ/Melissa.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Melissa Alonso (Social Media Chair) Year/Major: Sophomore/Finance Favorite Quote: “Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” Favorite Movie: Inception Top 3 Songs: (1) What’s Up? - 4 Non Blondes (2) Sigo Extrañándote - J Balvin (3) Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: I never imagined I would be part of club during my time at college. However, after attending the first VSA GIM I wanted to continue going to other events because I felt so welcome, even if I didn't know the people there. Going into college I didn't have any friends that were going to attend Baruch. Because of VSA, I made many friends and continue to meet friendly individuals. As I went to more events I got to know more people from the club better and got close to many. VSA is a big family and I'm glad I continued going because they made my first year at Baruch memorable. I joined E-board because I wanted to give back to the club that welcomed me with open arms and at the same time work to spread the many reasons why I love VSA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1471147837450-V042VOE5SY5EQKG3LLOA/IMG_6133.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) Kenneth Li (President) Junior, Computer Information Systems Favorite Quote: "Never Give Up." Favorite Movie: Flashpoint Paradox Top 3 Songs: (1) Don't Let Me Down [Hardwell & Sephyx Remix] - The Chainsmokers, (2) Firestone - Kygo, (3) Beautiful Now - Zedd "VSA became my family in my first semester here at Baruch college. VSA helped me grow as an individual and continues to help me learn more about myself everyday. I cherish every moment that I have with VSA because I know that these memories will last forever." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812420867-X148L9NTV2D78ER8EHPK/Alex.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Alex Korompis (Social Chair) Year/Major: Senior/Marketing Favorite Quote: “A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a young boy's shoulders to let him know that the world hadn't ended.” Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Trilogy Top 3 Songs: (1) Molossus-Hans Zimmer & James Newton (2) Mia & Sebastian’s Theme-Justin Hurwitz (3) Aruarian Dance-Nujabes Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: I originally wanted to just go to school, work, and go home without any intention of taking part in student life, but I joined VSA because my friend bugged me to. What I hadn’t realized is that I’d want to stay because of the amazing people and the great events. People I knew from VSA became friends and those friends became my home away from home. I became closer and closer with members of E-board and realized just how hard-working they really are. I decided I’d want to become E-board to give back to the organization that gave so much to me; from everlasting memories to unbreakable bonds. I take it upon myself to inspire and lead the next generation so that the cycle of a home away from home can continue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812815442-JYO9G4AWM91ARGNGW8VD/Wayne.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Wayne Chim (Fundraising Chair) Year/Major: Sophomore/International Business Favorite Quote: “I’ve been trying to become a person I’ve been imagining as my hero since I was very little.” Favorite Movie: Rush Hour 3 Top 3 Songs: (1) Missing You - G-Dragon (2) Endless Love - Jackie Chan and Kim Hee Sun (3) All My Life - Kina Grannis Cover Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: In high school I was only involved with sports, and it was difficult to continue that coming into Baruch. I didn’t know what club I could possibly join because I didn’t feel like I belonged to any certain group -- I really considered to float around on my own. As a Chinese-American, the logical choice would be becoming a member of a Chinese student club, but that idea did not appeal to me at all. I attended a GIM for VSA with my friends and I felt very welcomed by the energy and enthusiasm of the members, so I stayed. Later I shadowed the fundraising chair (our VP!!) and I became interested in planning fundraising events and I want to repay the efforts my shadow leader put into helping me. I also have an interest in experiencing new cultures, so as an e-board member, I hope to be able to spread some aspects of the Vietnamese culture and work with and for the members of VSA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812606504-H01FUXM0S28943Y94E39/Jonathan.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - Jonathan Lin (Historian) Year/Major: Junior/Real Estate Favorite Quote: "Don’t just sit there. Do something. The answers will follow." Mark Manson Favorite Movie:Snatch Top 3 Songs: (1) Sunday Best- Zwoods (2) Moving on-Marshmello (3) Chasing Colors- Marshmello Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: At the start of the spring semester of Freshman year, I decided that I need to get more involved with clubs because staying at home and playing games are starting to get old as well as striving to get more out of the college experience.I joined VSA as well as some other clubs and slowly but steadily get out of my shell. One of the best decisions is joining the Gia Dinh Program. I got to meet cool people and gain more experiences with new friends. Eventually, Spring Semester of Sophomore Year flew by and by that time I found my passion for photography and decided to enroll into to the Shadow Program.Working with the board had been an enlightening experience and made me respect the hard work and dedication they put in to see an event go smoothly. It made me want to join and contribute to their vision through my photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1501812550249-J4HEQNHC4WEODMBV25MB/James+Chan.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) - James Chan (Philanthropy Chair) Year/Major: Sophomore/Accounting Favorite Quote: “Stop fighting yourself and start fighting for yourself.” Favorite Movie: Pursuit of Happiness Top 3 Songs: (1) Eminem- Lose Yourself (2) George Lam- A Man of Determination (3) Tablo- From the Bottom Why did you join VSA and why eboard?: I originally did not know about VSA, but when my friends dragged me to a GIM, I felt impressed by how comfortable people about themselves. I wanted to join the club, because I wanted to learn to become comfortable with myself. I decided to join eboard, because there was a need for people, and I wanted to do something more for VSA. I had fun being underneathe everyones care, and now I want to make an impact in someone’s life. I also wanted to become Philanthropy chair, because volunteering and philanthropic acts are one of the best ways to grow as a person. One of my original goals in VSA, was to grow and create wonderful experiences. What better way to do that, than to give back to the community, and grow as a person and leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1440571315842-JN3KFGDLUUA8JLH4LDXT/329A0180.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) Yvonne Duong (President) Junior, Accounting Favorite Quote: "Treat others how you want to be treated." Favorite Movie: Harry Potter series! Top 3 Songs: (1) 679 - Fetty Wap (2) Firestone - Kygo & Conrad (3) Forgiveness - Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias "I originally wanted to join VSA because after my grandma passed away, I felt like an important part of my Vietnamese heritage was gone. I wanted to understand my Vietnamese background better and embrace it like my grandma did since she was my role model. When I met Baruch VSA at their summer BBQ event, they were so nice, friendly, inclusive, and fun people. What made me feel even more empowered to join was the great opportunities it offered like a huge network across the US and Canada. It has become a great impact in my college experience and perhaps beyond that I will forever be grateful of." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1440433166148-NOMHBGM84UTPCJ3O4Z3Y/329A0180.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) Yvonne Duong (President) Junior, Accounting Favorite Quote: "Treat others how you want to be treated." Favorite Movie: The Harry Potter series! Top 3 Songs: (1) 679 - Fetty Wap (2) Firestone - Kygo & Conrad (3) Forgiveness - Nicky Jam ft. Enrique Iglesias "I originally wanted to join VSA because after my grandma past away, I felt like an important part of my Vietnamese heritage was gone. I wanted to understand my Vietnamese background better and embrace it like my grandma did since she was my role model. When I met Baruch VSA at their summer BBQ event, they were so nice, friendly, inclusive, and fun people. What made me feel even more empowered to join was the great opportunities it offered like a huge network across the US and Canada. It has become a great impact in my college experience and perhaps beyond that I will forever be grateful of." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1440433626928-5VIGAHW62HE79OEUEO36/329A0228.jpg 2017-2018 Media (board pics) Pong Muangchan (Vice President) Senior, Marketing Favorite Quote: “Accept what happened to you, don’t fear what might have been.” - Zaheer, Legend of Korra (Book 4: Balance) Favorite Movie: Airplane! (1980) Top 3 Songs: (1) In My Life - The Beatles (2) No Flex Zone (Remix) - Rae Sremmurd ft. 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https://www.baruchvsa.com/general-interest-meeting-1/2016/9/1/general-interest-meeting-1 monthly 0.5 2016-08-30 https://www.baruchvsa.com/eboard-photos daily 0.75 2019-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947394710-8MVMGA10ET3ZDB0KDI1J/IMG_7871.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - TAM PHUONG (PRESIDENT) Year/Major: Junior/Accounting Favorite Food: Malaysian’s my soft spot Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother Motto: “As long as you tried your best, that’s all it matters.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? It’s easy to think: “Oh he’s Viet, that’s why he joined VSA”. That was totally not the case. When I was a freshman, I was too caught up in my own head about what I want to be that I didn’t bat an eye to clubs. It took a certain e-board member tenaciously getting my attention to join VSA. The rest was history: A club that made me felt comfortable, gave me great friends who inspire and encourage me to grow. I fell in love with the club and its members. I want to honor that feeling by running for eboard, becoming president, continue making it a respite for everyone and many more to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947394710-8MVMGA10ET3ZDB0KDI1J/IMG_7871.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - TAM PHUONG (PRESIDENT) Year/Major: Junior/Accounting Favorite Food: Malaysian’s my soft spot Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother Motto: “As long as you tried your best, that’s all it matters.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? It’s easy to think: “Oh he’s Viet, that’s why he joined VSA”. That was totally not the case. When I was a freshman, I was too caught up in my own head about what I want to be that I didn’t bat an eye to clubs. It took a certain e-board member tenaciously getting my attention to join VSA. The rest was history: A club that made me felt comfortable, gave me great friends who inspire and encourage me to grow. I fell in love with the club and its members. I want to honor that feeling by running for eboard, becoming president, continue making it a respite for everyone and many more to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947348167-2KBNG6TX0OKXNM7PM3DS/IMG_5202.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - RUTHIE FIGUEROA (VICE PRESIDENT) Year/Major: Junior/ Biology Favorite Food: I love pasta Favorite TV Show: Psych Motto: “Have courage and be kind.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? I joined VSA because not only did I want to push myself out of my comfort zone, but I fell in love with the core values of the club and the kindness of the people. Culture, community, family and fun. All the things I was looking for as a lost college freshman, VSA quickly became my home away from home. As I found myself becoming more and more involved with VSA, I realized I wanted to give back and be even more a part of this family. Running for eboard was a natural decision for me, I want VSA to be a haven to everyone else as it has been and continues to be for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947363917-MS182UA349FK6JGZ2YIP/IMG_7398.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - STEPHANIE TAM (TREASURER) Year/Major: Sophomore / Actuarial Science Favorite Food: Steak Favorite TV Show: The Return of Superman Motto: “Just be happy.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? My first goal entering college was to break out of my introverted shell and I decided that the first step in doing this was to become involved with extracurricular activities. During club hours, I stumbled into VSA’s general interest meeting where I interacted with many friendly members and felt welcomed. Their hospitality made me want to return and even though I didn’t realize it at first, the people surrounding me would become a great influence in my life. Through several events and countless hours spent in the clubroom, I started to become comfortable with who I was and grew with their support. With the formation of my second family, even the insignificant and simple phrases such as “Let me know when you get home” or “Good morning” made me appreciate the presence that they had on my life. VSA has assisted me with my transition as a freshman by making the experience such an enjoyable one and creating many memories for me to reminisce on. As a part of the executive board, I hope to give back to the community and provide students with the opportunity to learn about a new culture, step out of their comfort zone and find a home they can belong to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947386418-5GCLPT9VKRJZQIRELH74/IMG_7704.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - WAYNE CHIM (TREASURER) Year/Major: Junior / Finance Favorite Food: Ramen Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory Motto: “I’ve been trying to become a person I’ve been imagining as my hero since I was very little.” - T.O.P (Choi Seunghyun) Why did you join VSA and why e-board? Come for the club, stay for the friends. I expected to be on my own for my college career, figuring out what I want as things unfold. Fortunately, my best friend Ruthie (our Vice President) dragged me with her to attend a VSA general interest meeting and immediately I noticed how passionate and welcoming the board members were. And also because of the people, the clubroom became a respite for me and I always find myself there no matter the reason -- whether I want to spend time with friends or rant about my day. Now that most of those members have graduated, I want to continue to grow and work with the members that are still here to continue this family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947399499-16J3QA9YPSB2JV63385R/Vivian+%28beige%29.jpeg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - VIVIAN LUU (SECRETARY) Year/Major: Sophomore / Actuarial Science Favorite Food: Avocado rolls Favorite TV Show: South Park Motto: “Do it with passion or not at all.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? In pursuit of a second home, I was eager to join a variety of clubs and organizations on campus after signing up for countless newsletters and following several social media pages. Perhaps it was fate that I came across one of VSA’s general interest meetings so early into my freshman year. Only minutes after I sat down, I was greeted by several members, some on the executive board and some who were just general members. To this day, I am still astonished at how welcomed I felt as just a diminutive freshman in the larger, already established community. These people were the reason why I continuously came to events and became comfortable to step into the club room by myself. I decided to become more involved with VSA during my second semester through the Shadow Program because I wanted to learn more about the organization on a different level. The e-board made their events look effortlessly planned, yet engaging and extremely enjoyable. However, I was able to see all of the hard work and great efforts that were made to plan out their events. Inspired seeing how a group of individuals came together for this organization, I knew I wanted to make a greater impact in VSA as the ardent individual I am. I have a desire to continue the organization’s legacy not only as an expression of gratitude to the past e-board members, but also as a medium to grow into the person I aspire to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947392513-7QSYMVGMPF04DMAROBFN/IMG_7794.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - VICTORIA CHENG (VP of EVENTS) Year/Major:Junior/Journalism Favorite Food: Sushi and pokè bowls Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones / any superhero show Motto: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.” - Maya Angelou Why did you join VSA and why e-board? I joined VSA because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and become a more outgoing person. During high school and my first semester of college, I kept to myself much of the time and never really pushed myself out of my comfort zone. As one of my 2017 New Year’s resolutions, I decided that I was going to try to be more social and so I joined VSA to achieve that. What I didn’t realize is by doing this, I’d do so many things that I’d never thought I’d do and that I’d join the kind and caring VSA family. I am the person that I am today because of the people I’ve met and been inspired by in this club and because of that, I joined e-board to give back to the club that gave so much to me. I want to build VSA into a place where anyone feels welcomed to join our big family and grow as a person, and more importantly, experience a new culture in a safe and respectful manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947384116-9RYJU45I77JAY3AMUEI4/IMG_7679.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - KEVIN CHIU (VP of MARKETING) Year/Major: Junior/Marketing Analytics Favorite Food: STEAK PLEASE!!! Favorite TV Show: FRIENDS Motto: “Do it because you love it, not because you like it.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? Transitioning from a small high school to Baruch was one of the most difficult tasks that I had to overcome as a freshman. With only a handful of students from my high school, finding friends to converse with was extremely difficult until I was brought to VSA. Never did I ever think I would be heavily involved in a club, nonetheless a cultural club; however, fast forward two years later, VSA has become a family to me. Stepping into the clubroom now has become a respite for me, where I can alleviate my stress and bond with others who are suffering from the same problems. After being in VSA for over two years now, I decided what better way to give back to the club that gave so much to me than by being e-board, giving back to others and making a difference myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947399628-NGZ2B3U2NDR9DYPBDAMI/IMG_8446.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - BRIAN LI (SOCIAL CHAIR) Year/Major: Sophomore / Marketing or Finance Favorite Food: Taiyaki Favorite TV Show: Walking Dead / Flash / The Office Motto: “To get something that you never had, you have to do something that you never did” -Denzel Washington Why did you join VSA and why e-board?I joined VSA because my sister was a part of it. Not knowing anyone in VSA besides my sister, I came out with a new family. I joined eboard because VSA saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself, my hidden capabilities and potential. Ever since shadowing for social chair, I learned more about myself and about building strong lasting relationships with others. If I had to share only one piece of advice that I got from VSA, then it would be that leaving your comfort zone will make any hard challenge seem a lot easier than it once had seemed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947379130-E0XHT0TKPCP50XJO5XFG/IMG_7632-4.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - HAOXIANG CHEN (FUNDRAISING CHAIR) Year/Major: Junior/ Finance Favorite Food: Portuguese custard tarts Favorite TV Show: Westworld Motto: “Keep it simple stupid.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? I joined VSA because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and be more active on campus. Throughout my freshman year, all I did was come to Baruch for my classes and race home directly afterwards with hopes to avoid all of the MTA delays. Entering sophomore year, I realized that there is a lot more that I want to take away from my college experience and VSA provided me with a caring and comfortable environment that I had never experienced before. I decided to join e-board to give back to the club that made me the person I am today; I want to create memorable experiences for current and new members so that they will always remember VSA not as only a club, but also as a family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947355702-LS05RWR65747KR30OGK0/IMG_7267.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - JIAN TING GAO (FUNDRAISING CHAIR) Year/Major: Sophomore / Finance Favorite Food: Ramen Favorite TV Show: Naruto Motto: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift--that is why it is called the present.” - Master Oogway Why did you join VSA and why e-board? I joined VSA because I knew that one has to take the initiative to find opportunities. I was fortunate enough to have met great people that I could build long lasting relationships with and have similar interests in--getting to know each other while improving ourselves. E-board was something we all individually could strive towards as a collective whole. E-board is a way for me to give back to VSA so that future and recurring members could experience their own wonderful experiences as I did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533951413731-J8FJ2L9TAJAF5MHLFYFF/IMG_2187.JPG 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - KODY LIANG (PHILANTHROPY CHAIR) Year/Major: Junior / Advertising and Marketing Communications Favorite Food: Ramen Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones Motto: “Never allow yourself to be defined by someone else’s opinion of you.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? Being a transfer student in Baruch, it was hard to make friends. A lot of people had already made friends with people in their block from freshman year, and most people would only come for their class and go home. I was always the shy, introverted person growing up. I didn’t have a good experience in my first college, which is why I transferred to Baruch, but it wasn’t any different. I came to realize that I was expecting something to happen, I was waiting for something to show up. I decided to take action instead of waiting. A lot of people questioned why I joined a Vietnamese club when I’m Chinese. VSA isn’t a club that is specific to one ethnicity, but is open to everyone. VSA was one of the very first clubs that have shown me what it means to be part of a family outside of your own. I’ve found my second family in VSA, and I am grateful for the friends and memories that I have made. It was because of our past e-board and members that made me the person I am today, and I want to be able to give back the same thing that I experience to those in the future, our future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947362986-EUZX3JLMY31DQ4H7BGU0/IMG_7333.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - TYLER CHEN (GRAPHICS CHAIR) Year/Major: Sophomore / Marketing Management Favorite Food: Shrimp steamed rice noodles Favorite TV Show: The Boondocks Motto: “Whatever happens, happens, but don't ever regret anything you do.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? I came into Baruch without a plan, not knowing what was my first step. I guess I was lucky enough to already have a couple of friends at Baruch. On my first day, one of my good friends Adam, who was an active member of VSA, told me he wanted to show me some of the coolest people ever. He pushed me into the VSA clubroom and immediately left., I wouldn’t know it at the time, but my life would be totally changed from that moment on. I didn’t know what to say at first, there were only a couple of people in the room and they simply said “hi” and gave me a space to sit. But not long after, those couple of people began talking to me. We started off with why Adam had even pushed me into the room without a word. We shared laughs and I was surprised how quickly I got comfortable with everyone. I met some amazing, passionate people who care so much for each other and the community they’ve built. I felt so welcome so soon that I just started going to the clubroom anytime I had free time and I really felt like I belonged with everyone else there. It didn’t take me long to realize VSA spanned far beyond Baruch, and I made even more friends and memories at the VSAs at other schools all across our region (Northeast can’t be beat!) VSA has made me push my boundaries countless times. I learned that VSA isn’t just any other social / cultural club, it’s one giant family and because of it, I’ve had some of the best moments of my life so far. That’s why I decided to join e-board, not only so that I can grow and further myself, but also so that I can give back and help this family of mine grow and further itself too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947376182-4C0FLAKJH7AAM20FC2ZD/IMG_7506.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - JOYCE CHAN (PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR) Year/Major: Sophomore/ Actuarial Science Favorite Food: Kimchi Fried Rice Favorite TV Show: Line Walker Motto: “Happiness is not something you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something.” - My Lord and Savior Kim Namjoon Why did you join VSA and why e-board? Racing out the doors of Baruch immediately after the last lecture of the day, while initially a notion I had embraced, is truthfully an incredibly dismal college experience. Things have a funny way of working out, in that something used to occupy myself during club hours became something for which I would willingly arrive at school early and leave school late. It took merely a general interest meeting, where I learned exactly how much toilet paper is too much, to decide that these are the people with whom I want to endure the supposed ‘best four years of my life’. There’s something remarkably stimulating about witnessing people dedicate their time and effort into an organization from which they are not guaranteed to receive any tangible reward but spending any length of time in the clubroom will reveal that it’s the bonds formed between people who may have otherwise never met and the extraordinary sense of community that draw unsuspecting freshmen (just kidding) in to the ever-expanding family. Stepping foot into room 9-135 (late, but no one is surprised) for my first and all subsequent events has been an upward spiral of meeting some of the most important people in my life. After everything VSA has done—and continues to do—for me, I hope that maintaining a position on the executive board will allow me to be a part of the reason even one other person may find a family in VSA the same way I have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55806d6fe4b03608a942764e/1533947365802-MZ343Z084CAUQM0EEEWC/IMG_7443.jpg 2018-2019 E-board Biographies - JACK WANG (HISTORIAN) Year/Major: Sophomore/Political Science Favorite Food: Anything hehe :) Favorite TV Show: Scrubs/It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Motto: “Do the right thing, always.” Why did you join VSA and why e-board? Coming into college, I wanted to be active in clubs and in school life since I wasn't really part of any clubs or had much friends in high school and wanted to change that in college. I told myself to be more outgoing and get out of my comfort zone. I was introduced to VSA when I was bored during club hours in September and I was taken to their second GIM by a friend who said there was a club that was amazing with really cool people. I didn't know anyone at the event, so I sat down being all quiet and timid. I remember Maggie (our former VP, Ruthie’s chi and alum) and Tam were the first people that talked to me, and they were really friendly. Even after that event, Maggie kept on bugging me to come to more events, and I’m really glad she did because I love VSA, and it’s something that I can call a family. Over the course of my first year, I’ve met so many amazing people who brighten my day whenever I’m around them, who I really do consider a family. These are the kinds of people I can go to and talk about anything, from joking around to expressing my feelings and problems. I joined e-board because I saw how dedicated the e-board was for VSA. 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