Michelle chen

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Management Information Systems

Year: Sophomore

1. Why did you join ABSA?

I joined ABSA because I felt super welcomed by the officers and also the members around me! This org is where I found most of my friends, and where I felt the most comfortable. I was also a director, and that helped me develop a lot in my freshman year. Additionally, I met a lot of really great upperclassmen that became my friends and gave me lots of advice that I listened to.

2. What is your favorite ABSA memory?

My favorite ABSA memory is the Spring EOS we held. EOS is our end-of-semester banquet, where we celebrate the end of the year and also our graduating seniors. I loved the venue we held it at, and the overall fun and sentimental vibes!

3. If you could give one piece of advice to your freshman self, what would it be?

Don't be embarrassed to try new things for yourself, no one is judging you as hard as you think they are!

4. What is your favorite food/ favorite place to eat in Austin?

I love Sip Pho so much. Something about their noodles, broth, and overall ambiance is just *chef's kiss*. Plus it's so close to campus and pretty affordable.

5. Name the top five things on your bucket list

1. Traveling to Japan/South Korea with my family

2. Treating my parents to a vacation one day

3. Winning a plushie from a claw machine

4. Ziplining in Hawaii

5. Mastering my spice tolerance so I can happily eat Buldak ramen

6. What fictional character best represents you?

Stark from Frieren, or Tim Drake from DCU