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("All I Ever Wanted" by Ma Baker) [ABHIJIT] Hey guys, this is Abhijit from India. [STEPH] Hi everyone, my name is Steph, like Steph Curry. [TAKA] Hi, I'm Taka from Japan. [CAROLINA] Hi, I am Carolina from Brazil. [YUHAN] Hi everyone, I'm Yuhan from China. [MBA STUDENT] I'm from Perth, Western Australia, and at the moment I'm in Donnelly River with some kangaroos. I'm currently in Malaysia, which is where I was born. I'm here in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, my hometown right now. To really get to know me, you should know where I'm from.
One fun fact about me is that I love to organize surprise birthday parties. I take care of 700 palm trees and produce Some of the finest dates in Doha. One fun fact about me is I have an identical twin sister and we used to switch classes a lot in high school, but we stopped doing that. To really know me, you should know that I'm a two-time San Francisco kickball champion captain, and I have these two boots here to prove it. My academic superpower is being able to Pull an all-nighter and not be tired the next day. To really know me, you should know that my accent isn't really from any particular country.
I was born and raised in Austria, went to high school in New Zealand, attended university in Singapore, and worked in the Middle East over the past few years. One fun fact about me is that I'm an avid motorbiker. I've done America's largest bungee jump. If I were hosting a small group dinner, I would prepare my kimchi bacon pasta, apple pie, and bring two to three board games for us to play after dinner. I would prepare some traditional Georgian dishes, and trust me, this is a hidden gem in international cuisine. I'm a huge fan of Legos, so much so that I traveled to Billund, Denmark to see exactly how they're manufactured and made.
For a small group dinner, I'll prepare some well-marinated air-fried chicken breast. I'd make all-you-can-eat hot pot, and I'd insist that everyone try my secret sesame sauce. I would make sopa paraguaya, translated to Paraguayan soup. Definitely be some classic carne asada, barbecue on the grill. I cook my family recipe for pho, Vietnamese beef noodle soup. My one fun fact is I worked on the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is currently 60 million miles away, speeding through space at 15,000 miles per hour.
One fun fact about me is that I have my pilot's license. [ZYLA] And to really know me, you should know that walking is both my greatest comfort and how I make sense of the world. [MBA STUDENT] I really ever choose the most straightforward path. The twists and turns make for a better journey. I once spent 3 weeks rock climbing and backpacking the Appalachian Trail. To get to know me, You should know how to play tennis. We can meet down in the court and hit some balls. Skiing, surfing, tennis. I'm pretty bad at a lot of those things, but I really enjoy doing them.
One fun fact about me is that I enjoy performing improv theater with my partner, where we create ridiculous characters and everyone has a great laugh. I once volunteered to work on a mining project in Siberia during the winter. My academic superpower is that I study finance and philosophy, so depending on the day, I can either give you advice on how to make a lot of money or convince you that money does not bring you happiness. One fun fact about me is I recently got certified as a yoga teacher, and I would love to extend my practice to you.
I love sharing matcha through the Japanese tea ceremony. I'm a huge fan of performing arts. I performed in commercials, in spoken word events, in children's musical. I'm really dedicated in educations. I'm mentoring young professionals and hosting some workshops for teachers. When I really care about something, I tend to go all in, which is how I actually end up with five degrees. To really get to know me, you should know that I love doing competitive Latin and ballroom dancing, as well as making slightly over-engineered travel plans.
I'm so excited to meet you all and begin this incredible journey together. See you on campus. (upbeat pop-rock music)
