Andrew Kwak

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Hometown: Katy, TX

Major: Chemistry

Year: Junior

1. Why did you join ABSA?

When I was coming in as a freshman, I was encouraged to get involved with orgs and try new things. I saw my friends trying out ABSA, so I decided to try it out as well. I didn’t expect to devote too much time in the org, but then I began to love all the people I met in events as well as my family, so I slowly got more involved with the great variety of opportunities that ABSA offered, whether it be volunteering, networking, or social events. My experiences as a general member in my freshman year and all the memories I made with the community pushed me to apply for directorship and to help make similar experiences I had for others.

2. What is your favorite ABSA memory?

When I was a Family Director this past year with Vincent, we coordinated Thanksgiving Potluck, a big gathering that brought people together to eat and play some exciting games with their families. The overall energy and hype that each family brought to each game, such as Musical Chairs, was a memory that I will always cherish. And of course, eating delicious food with so many friends was really fun!

3. What’s your favorite thing about UT Austin?

My favorite thing about UT is its sheer diversity, in the variety of opportunities that are provided, such as classes and orgs you can join. There just aren’t a lot of bars that stop you from joining a community that, at first glance, might not have much to do with your field of study. However, you’ll never know how much you could gain from that org or class, and it’s incredible how much freedom you have in deciding what you want to try at UT.

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

Don’t be afraid to try out that org or class bud. You’ll never know what kind of opportunities you’d be offered if you never try, and you’ll never know what you really feel passionate about if you don’t try out different things.

5. What is your dream job?

Definitely a food blogger or travel Youtuber guy, like Mark Wiens or Strictly Dumpling. I love food, and the idea of getting paid to eat all kinds of delicious food around the world. I’m the kind of guy who would travel just to eat.

6. What’s your favorite TV Show/Movie/etc?

    • Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

    • Parasite

    • Black Mirror

7. What is one thing that you love about yourself?

I’m a pretty funny guy; well, at least I like to think that I am. I also love my laugh, though it can get really loud :)

8. Name the top five things on your bucket list

  1. Travel all around the world with friends to eat food

  2. Take a picture with a Korean idol (someone buy me TWICE VIP tickets please)

  3. Live in a big city like Boston for at least a year

  4. Get really good at a sport like Ultimate or Racquetball

  5. Get to the highest rank in Valorant