Welcome to Penn, MS1s!
Entering Class of 2022
Aaron Wang
In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, snowboarding, and going anywhere that is all-you-can-eat. I sometimes dabble in stand-up comedy, and I also really enjoy getting lost in new places with friends. Excited to meet everyone!
Abigail Kohler
I love spending all of my free time outdoors – running, hiking, camping, and playing soccer/tennis/basketball/pickleball. I am so excited to explore the Philly trails, the farmer’s markets, and both the coffee and ice cream shops.
Adela Francis Malave
Hi, my name is Adela! I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I enjoy cooking, baking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places.
Adina Singer
I grew up on Long Island so the beach is my happy place, but in the last few years I’ve fallen in love with hiking too. In my free time I like to do yoga, read fiction, try out new recipes, and spend time with friends. Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Alaa Ghoneim
Hi! I’m originally from Alexandria, Egypt, but I grew up in southwest Virginia. I like reading (mostly fiction and creative non-fiction), doing crosswords and other puzzles, going to Broadway musicals, and spending time outdoors, taking walks and exploring new places. So excited to meet you all!
Alec Heidlauf
I have casually played disc golf for the past 10 years and am looking forward to exploring nearby courses. I also enjoy running, reading when I have the time, and relaxing at a nice park on a sunny day. I love backpacking and trekking and hope to one day plan a bucket list trekking trip in the mountains of Nepal.
Aleksia Barka
I love playing the piano and violin, drawing and reading. I also enjoy playing board games with friends and family. Fun challenge: Look out for my twin, Vasia, down below.
Alex Nisbet
Hey everyone! Outside of my professional life, I am an avid runner, golfer, and soccer player. I’ll watch or play anything where you can keep score and love good reads, tasty coffees, and zippy microbrews.
Alexander Thomson
Hi I’m Alex! I’m English originally but have lived in NYC since finishing my masters degree. Always down for a row, a hike, an impromptu exploration, a brunch, or an opportunity to learn something new 🙂
Amelia Taylor
I am originally from upstate New York, but I moved to Bristol, TN in middle school and consider it to be my hometown. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, anything outdoorsy, reading philosophy, and hanging out with my two cats, Hilary and Marxi!
Aminata Jalloh
I love trying new restaurants, going to concerts and music festivals, museums, pretty much all things arts and culture. I also sing a little, enjoy cooking+ baking when I have the time, and consider myself a writer at heart.
Amy Shi
Between experimenting in the kitchen and eating ice cream during all seasons, I enjoy playing sports, singing Disney karaoke, and going for walks to admire neighborhood dogs. While I’m no expert in photography, I love taking photos of people and places – hoping to capture some fun/memorable/raw moments of our journeys ahead!
Anant Mishra
In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching tennis, soccer, and basketball. I’m passionate about global and public health, as well as health policy.
Andrew Hu
I like to play volleyball. I also play the piano for fun, and sometimes I enjoy doing transcriptions of bits of music.
Andrew Peev
Hi everybody! My name is Andrew but my friends call me Peev, pronounced Pehv not Peeve. I always try to stay active one way or another, and my current rotation consists of running, longboarding, and lifting. I love learning new skills and have recently become a huge fan of F1 (Forza Ferrari!). This is my first time on the East Coast and I’m looking forward to exploring it with you all!
Andrew Pregnall
I’m a very active person who enjoys road/gravel cycling, climbing, strength training, and hiking. When I’m not outdoors, you can find me reading science fiction / fantasy novels, cooking, gaming with my brother, and thinking about data. I aspire to have a family with two large dogs and something resembling a nice work-life balance 🙂
Annie Liang
I love cooking, baking, and exploring new restaurants (basically I love eating haha). In addition to being a glutton, I love hiking, coffee, and going to museums with friends. My favorite TV show is the Wire!
Anusha Mamidipaka
Hi! I love all fine arts-related activities, so you can catch me painting, drawing, and making videos in my free time. I also enjoy site-seeing, hiking, skiing, and trying new cuisines!
Ashlan Willett
Hi! I love getting out and exploring local visual and performing arts scenes–always grateful to learn more about artists and their crafts. I also like to spend time singing and writing. Beyond creative activities, I like to meditate, run, go to the gym, cook for myself, and hang out with my cat, Liffey.
Ashley Chang
Growing up, I was a competitive dancer, so I will always enjoy anything dance or performing arts-related. I also love exploring the city, trying out new restaurants, and going to different workout classes!
Ayelet Rubenstein
I am passionate about art and enjoy drawing, painting, and everything in between. In my free time, I like running, reading, and drinking iced coffee!
Benjamin Rees
I enjoy the outdoors and meeting new people. I like to spend my free time playing sports, eating good food, and hanging out in parks. I’m excited to join the water polo team this year and eat philly cheesesteaks.
Brandon Tang
I enjoy the outdoors and am always down to road trip, hike, climb, or even explore new neighbourhoods! Feel free to also join me at the gym or sampling ramen and fried chicken places throughout the city.
Briana Macedo
Born and raised in Jersey, I am a foodie who also loves to read, hike, and listen to music. I used to be a radio DJ and I have a record collection. I love exploring the city, especially in search of new cafes and restaurants.
Carlos Chavez Perez
During my free time, I enjoy playing Latin music with my band, hiking, dancing, cooking, and sharing Mexican culture. I also love to spend time traveling with friends, family, and my dog Zorro.
Carlos Leche
Outside of class, I love playing tennis, working out with friends, and watching soccer and F1. I’m also a foodie and love to find great restaurants in every city I visit.
Casey Mogilevsky
I’m originally from a suburb of Chicago, but I moved out west for college and then took a gap year in the UK. In my free time, I like playing tennis and badminton. In addition, I like to go on spontaneous baking adventures, and I especially love making macarons.
Charlotte Monsour
Hi everyone! I love skiing (both on land and water), hiking, reading, and playing the violin. Can’t wait to get to know all of you better! 🙂
Chau Phung
I love playing with my dog Noodle and reading books. My favorite types are thriller, detective fiction, and non-fiction. Besides burying my head in stories, exploring new cuisine and restaurants are a shared passion of my sister and I.
Chloe Winston
I have four siblings, and I enjoy composing and arranging music with them. We have had the chance to play at a nearby Ronald McDonald House and at an assisted living home. I have also gotten to experiment baking a variety of breads with my twin brother.
Chrishanthi Pathmanabhan
For fun, I enjoy reading, baking, playing video games, weightlifting, and playing badminton. You can often find me exploring local coffee shops and restaurants. Super excited to meet you all!
Christian Bogardus
Big into animals, the outdoors, and world history! I’m also a huge fan of strategy games and was recently introduced to DnD which I’ve found really fun. Excited to meet y’all 😀
Daniel Hartman
Hi everyone! I grew up in the NJ suburbs of Philly, so I’m really happy to be back in the city. In my free time I love watching movies, and I read a lot of philosophy and critical theory (esp around gender and sexuality). I also love being outside — tennis, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, or just hanging out.
Daniel Shapiro
In my free time I enjoy hiking, playing guitar (although I am not very good), concerts, and exploring new bars/breweries.
Darbentz Olmand
I really enjoy writing short essays and scripts and reading news articles. I also enjoy watching and playing a number of different sports (Go Dolphins, Kings, Marlins, Panthers!), learning about philosophy, learning about bioethics, and learning random facts. Additionally, I’m a recovering roller coaster fanatic.
David DeVaro
In my spare time, I enjoy playing jazz piano and jamming out to some groovy tunes. Having spent my undergrad in Philly, I have always loved exploring new places in the city and trying new activities. Always happy to meet up for a friendly chess or poker game!
David Isaacs
I love to hike, go on runs, and exploring the city! Outside of class, I like to relax by playing piano and guitar. I can also be found watching my DC sports teams be extremely mediocre year after year.
David Sowa
I enjoy traveling and trying out local foods, hiking, and watching horror movies. My favorite way to travel is by train, my favorite way to exercise is going for a run, and the weirdest animal I’ve been bitten by is a monkey. A bright spot of every day for me is going on a walk led by my chihuahua, Minnie.
David Wu
While I grew up in Michigan, I was actually born at HUP! Outside medicine and science, I like cooking, traveling, hiking, running, and computer programming.
Deepak Indrakanti
Hi everyone, I’m excited to meet and get to know you all! I enjoy being active and playing/watching sports – I played tennis growing up and at Williams and also love soccer, basketball, and climbing. Looking forward to exploring Philly’s great nature, restaurants, and concerts with you guys.
Delia Chen
I love doing art-related things, watching Jeopardy!, going to Trader Joe’s, napping, and admiring pretty skies! I stay grounded through my faith, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.
Divya Jain
In my free time, I love playing and watching sports – especially baseball (go stros!). I’m obsessed with corgis, stationary, netflix, late night comedians like Trevor Noah & Hasan Minhaj, nyt crosswords, and spicy food. In the winter, being from Houston might be my biggest personality trait, but I’m excited to explore (and learn how to survive?) Philly!
Dominic Chung
When I’m not lounging by the pool or tanning at the beach, you can find me catching up on the latest episode of The Bachelor/Bachelorette, eating spicy chicken sandwiches, or exploring new restaurants and bars in the city! I also love playing with my two golden retriever dogs and taking road trips with friends. Super excited to meet everyone!
Dominick Rich
I grew up close to the ocean and love being active, so I especially enjoy waterskiing, swimming, surfing, snowboarding, backpacking, and camping. To relax, I also enjoy cooking (not well) and playing board games or video games with friends!
Eleanor Lustig
Before switching careers to medicine, I studied and worked in environmental & food systems spaces. I love outdoor activities (running, road biking, hiking), listening to music at full volume while I cook, and thrifting. Excited to meet you all!
Eliza Gavin
I’m a total foodie and love to experiment in the kitchen. One of my favorite things to do is to cook/bake with interesting flavors one wouldn’t expect could go together. I make food that’s healthy and delicious. One recent thing I made was whole wheat spicy BBQ chicken pizza with mango from scratch 🙂 I also love to stay active. I do yoga, run, bike, hike, etc. I especially enjoy anything outdoors! And I’m a total Hulu/Netflix/HBO binge addict.
Emily Alpert
Hi! Outside of medicine, I like to read, go on walks, and explore new restaurants. I also love Jane the Virgin, Abba, and mini m&ms.
Eric Shan
I love comedy, writing, and performance, so I’m always down to catch a show! In medical school, I’m planning on staying active, improving my cooking skills, and exploring everything Philly has to offer!
Esther Zhang
Most of my favorite hobbies revolve around music: I love singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, writing song lyrics, and going to karaoke nights with friends and family! I’ve recently taken on embroidery as a relaxing way to destress. I also enjoy traveling and collecting pins to add to my jean jacket from all the new places I’ve explored!
Evan Rosario
Hi everyone! I love to cook, read, go to the gym, and watch movies (old and new). Most of all though, I really enjoy spending time with friends and family, whether it’s just hanging around, trying out new restaurants, or any random adventure.
Evee Blake
I enjoy trying new foods, hanging out with friends, and going on nature walks for fun. Some of my interests include cooking and working out.
Fei Jiang
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, cooking, trying out new restaurants, and playing my violin. I also love indoor cycling and hope to stay active in med school. I’m so excited to get to know and learn from everyone!
Gennady Vulakh
I love to read and play tabletop & video games. I also do tarot readings for fun!
Giang Hoang
I love photography, cooking, watching movies, and exploring nature. I am also excited to try out new restaurants, listen to live music, and see musicals with friends.
Gina Kovalik
In my free time I love to cook! I try to combine different techniques and flavors from different cultures and traditions to create my own recipes.
Helen Song
I love finding good eats, wandering museums and galleries, and experiencing live music! I’m also a fan of karaoke (although my skills are… questionable), poetry, and exploring the great outdoors. I’m trying to pick up crochet, albeit with limited success.
Holly Cordray
I love board games, traveling, and all kinds of visual art (sketching, digital drawing, painting, going to art museums…). I also enjoy running, great Spotify playlists, and trying new coffeeshops/bakeries.
Ian Ong
I enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, satirical writing, and music composition. I love listening to and discovering new albums, so send over your recs!
India Jackson
Hello everyone! My name is India and I’m so excited to start this journey with you all. I love to go to the movies and binge watch tv shows like stranger things and the umbrella academy. I also am a Caesar salad connoisseur so I know a few good spots if you love them as well!
Islam Elsaid
Basketball and soccer, both playing and watching, are my lifebloods. You will also always find me listening to music, and I take great pride in my Spotify playlists (and am constantly looking to add to them!). Generally, I tend to be a bit more of an indoorsy person, as I also really enjoy gaming and watching terrible reality TV, but I am always down for a spontaneous adventure!
Jacob Jensen
I love snowboarding, hiking, running, and pretty much anything in the mountains! I also love playing guitar and pigging out on some good sushi!
Jake Carrion
I love traveling, playing soccer, reading non-fiction, and napping. Looking forward to exploring Philly and meeting everyone soon!
Jasmine Larrick
I am always keeping my hands busy, whether it’s painting watercolors, making pour-over coffee, or baking new recipes. Outside of home or classes, you’ll find me dancing/doing yoga, exploring museums, or hunting for fun stuff at the thrift store.
Jessica Ferber
I enjoy running, cooking, doing yoga, and going to the beach with friends and family!
Jessica Rosenblum
In my free time, I enjoy playing sports (especially soccer), staying active, and spending time with family and friends. I love meeting new people and trying new restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Also, I am a HUGE University of Michigan football and basketball fan. Go Blue!
Jocelyn Chau
I ran cross-country and track at Yale, and I hope to continue running in Philly!
Joseph McGaunn
I am a co-host for a science outreach podcast! Check us out @theinteractome on Twitter. Big fan of hiking, the outdoors, and road tripping, as well as instrumental music. Love learning about philosophy and policy as well.
Joshua Adam Pesantes
I enjoy traveling, eating, recreational sports, in-line skating, escape rooms, and checking out local queer-owned spaces. I am also an avid napper. Within medicine, I am interested in exploring the intersection between global and LGBTQ+ health.
Joya Sims
I love practicing yoga, listening to music, and watching documentaries! I am excited to meet everyone and interact with the greater Philadelphia community!
Joyce Jiang
In my free time I enjoy reading, painting, baking, and crocheting. I also love outdoor activities like hiking or kayaking.
Julia Giordano
Hey everyone! I really love hiking, live music, anything adrenaline-filled, baking, losing at bar trivia, and the Red Sox. More than anything I am happiest just spending time with my friends. I also recently started playing pickleball and would love to find other people who wanna play!
Julian McDonald
I love taking long walks with my dog and keeping up with basketball – I’m a big sixers fan! I also enjoy spending time with friends & family, reading, listening to new Spotify playlists, and lifting.
Julie Wechsler
I grew up in Ann Arbor, MI and Durham, NC before moving to Atlanta, where my family lives now. I love hiking/the outdoors, learning languages, trying new foods, and exploring cities, and I was really lucky to get to do all of that while living in Peru for the last several months. I am also a huge dessert fan and am excited to try all of Philly’s dessert options!
Julio Ojea Quintana
I love watching and playing sports, especially soccer. I also have a lot of fun hanging out and going on adventures with friends, and I am excited to explore Philly this year!
Justin Kennedy
I’m a pretty relaxed person, I love reading and playing video games. I’m looking forward to spending the next 4 years with you all!
Kate Jaroszynski
I love to settle in with a good book, go on walks (mostly to find new coffee shops), and dance! I enjoy spending time with friends and exploring new places.
Katie Mahoney
Outside of medicine, I run, hike, and ski (and just generally spend time outside). I also love to go to relaxed wine/beer bars and try new food – looking forward to finding new spots in Philly!
Kimberly Wei
I love to find new places to eat and cute cafes to visit! I also used to be a competitive figure skater so definitely interested in checking out the rink
Kirin Naidu
I love music, being outside, trying new sports, and exploring the city for good food and drinks! I also love traveling and petting dogs wherever I go.
Krithika Kuppusamy
According to my Spotify Wrapped, my music taste is “wistful” and “yearning”. I’m incredibly enthusiastic about public transit, postcolonial studies, and sustainable fashion. You can probably catch me talking about expanding healthcare access through digital technology, finding new art galleries, or my dog, Charlie 😊.
Kyler McVay
In my free time, I love yoga, long walks, skiing, hiking, trying out new restaurants, and baking for friends and family. I am excited to be back in Philly – I am always on the look-out for the best ice cream!
Kyra Reu
I like to play games of all kinds, but especially collaborative board games; to make my instant noodles fancy by adding an egg, veggies and cheese; and, as you can see, to wear flowery clothes in fun colors. My #1 goal for M1 is to adopt a pair of cats with my partner. Cheers to all the hard work we’re about to keep doing for the rest of our lives!
Laura Barr
You’ll rarely find me sitting still when I’m not studying – I love long walks and runs along the river, playing tennis and soccer, and exploring new hiking trails. I also love everything related to food from grocery shopping (big Trader Joe’s fan) to cooking elaborate meals to trying new restaurants.
Licia Bravo
I was born and raised in california, went to undergrad in the south and now heading to the east coast! Traveling is a big part of my life but when I’m not doing that, odds are I’m watching really bad reality tv and trying to find the best local thai food spots:) I’m super excited to meet all of you!
Lily Wieland
I’m always picking up new hobbies and interests, but at the moment I’m most hooked on crochet (if you’ll pardon the pun) and coffee brewing! I also love playing instruments, reading (philosophy + fiction mostly), writing, listening to music, knitting, woodworking, etc. Some of my favorite ways to spend my time are trying out new coffee shops, bringing my cat around the city with me (his name is Booger Bug and he is leash trained), and having friends over for watch parties/playing games!
Mackenzie Castellanos
In my free time you can find me reading/studying at a coffee shop (excited to find new ones in Philly!) or doing anything outside. I love to run, hike, and cook and will pretty much always be down to explore new places. Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Madelyn Hansen
I was raised on the coast and love everything outdoors. I enjoy powerlifting, traveling, reading, live music, and making mediocre art.
Matthew Robinson
In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing the violin. I also like to exercise and occasionally play video games.
Matthew Rock
I like bikes, biking, and: healthcare is a human right
Michael Mehta
I enjoy staying active and being outdoors through sports (mostly running and basketball) and adventures (road trips, hiking, and camping)!
Michael Xiang
Hi! I’m Mike, and outside of class I love working out to destress; I enjoy weightlifting as well as long distance running (especially on scenic trails). When I’m home, I like to veg out and listen to music, watch Youtube, and aimlessly browse the internet.
Michaela Asher
Hi, everyone! I’m from AZ but I just spent the last year in England getting my masters in the Philosophy, History, and Sociology of Medicine. I love deep diving into Taylor Swift theories (this is not a red flag), rowing, and pirates. I’m currently researching the intersection of germline genetic editing, bioethics, religion, and pluralism.
Miguel Disbennett
I enjoy going to coffee shops, visiting jazz clubs, eating good food, and doing pretty much anything outdoors. I also really like watching college football in the fall and like to spend my free time powerlifting and doing strongman training.
Miguel Fiandeiro
Love philosophy, coffee, good movies, and just about anything outdoors. Hoping to find some bouldering buddies this year!
Montita Sowapark
I love cooking, eating, and talking to people about their favorite things to cook and eat. I also like taking walks and sending memes.
Morgan Leff
I love cooking/eating/appreciating food, playing badminton, and collecting antique cameras or medical artifacts. I’m looking forward to board games nights, exploring Philly’s restaurants, and watching bad TV with new friends!
Mya Vannoy
My favorite things to do right now are swimming, riding bikes by the Allegheny river in Pittsburgh, and getting boba tea. I love honey oolong milk tea the most, but sometimes iced green tea with mango popping boba hits too.
Natalie Brown
I’m a huge music nerd and collect vinyl records! I’m also a sushi enthusiast, NYT crossword solver, writer, hiker, biker, and snowboarder.
Natalie Schanzer
I grew up in Connecticut but have spent the past six years in St. Louis, so I consider both to be my hometown. I keep myself busy walking my dog Leo, biking, playing the guitar, and whenever I get the chance, skiing. I also love experimenting with food from around the world, whether in my own kitchen or at restaurants around town.
Nathan Orwig
I love game nights, crosswords and Bay Area sports teams. Always on the hunt to find the best sandwich spot in town.
Neil Reddy
In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing basketball. I also have fun practicing the guitar and played in my college’s jazz band. Typically in the evening, you will find me in the gym, hanging out with friends, or exploring new restaurants.
Nicolas Marzolini
Born and raised in sunny South Florida, I have never seen snow and (infamous last words) look forward to the winters here in Philly! I enjoy a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities: video games, programming, cooking, soccer, hiking, and reading about generally nerdy topics!
Niharika Shukla
Before the pandemic, I used to love watching theatre, visiting museums, and trying out new coffee shops. During the pandemic, I’ve gotten into running and painting by numbers. I’m hoping I get the chance to explore both my old and new hobbies in Philadelphia!
Nosheen Moosvi
In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, hiking, and hanging out with my husky pup Zelda!
Ohyoon Kwon
I love making art (e.g. unconventional experimentation, painting, animation; Art Instagram @ohyo_art). Swimming, eating something delicious, watching favorite TV shows & movies (e.g. Marvel), upcycling un-loved items, and cooking for other people bring me a lot of joy.
Olivia Lee
I love being active, especially playing tennis, lifting, rollerblading, and hiking. I also enjoy crocheting, mindfulness meditation, baking/cooking gluten free recipes (and sharing them on my healthy foodstagram), and trying to keep my plants alive!
Owen Parra
I’m very adventurous and active so love things like running, hiking, yoga, beach volleyball, etc. Traveling is great too, but I’m also always down for some more local exploring, be that museums, rooftop bars, neighborhood walks, drag brunches, or just anything new and interesting really. And lastly, in my off time I’m just sort of a nerd who reads and plays video games!
Patrick Liu
I love all things tennis, film, and scuba diving! I am generally adventurous and enjoy trying new things and learning from people.
Pedro Mendez Fernandez
I enjoy visiting different sports venues, reading sports news outlets, and discovering new restaurants in the city. Also, when I go to Puerto Rico, I like to go to the beach and enjoy time with my family.
Rebka Ephrem
When I have time, I like to read (particularly science fiction), watch whatever is trending on Netflix, and explore different restaurants (especially for brunch)!
Robert Subtirelu
During my free time, you’ll most likely find me listening to audiobooks, hiking, weightlifting, or taking pictures of my Frenchie. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in Philosophy and Blockchain technology. I look forward to meeting everyone!
Royce Hooks
I love to play video games and hang out with friends. I also enjoy working out and trying new restaurants.
Ryan Rahman
Howdy! I am a half-Bangladeshi, half-Belgian Texan that likes music, playing tennis, and reading. Also always looking for more book and food recommendations!
Saawan Patel
I like to make memes, work out, and waste call scammers’ time! Currently, I’m trying to learn how to cook (it’s not going so hot)…
Sabrina Da Silva
During my free time, I love spending time with friends, exploring Philly, trying new foods & recipes, and filling my tiny apartment with houseplants. I also really love dogs and the beach!
Sai Mannam
I am a fairly active person and like to take part in anything that physically challenges me ie. weightlifting, hikes, rugby, jiu-jitsu, and any other recreational sports. Outside of medicine, some of my interests include Formula 1, crime and psychological thrillers, and exploring new places in town.
Santiago Lopez
I grew up in Bogota, Colombia, and after finishing high school there I went to Penn State for undergrad. I majored in Biomedical Engineering and in the meantime I also played a lot of soccer. Some of my other big hobbies are drawing, skiing, and dancing. I love meeting new people and going outdoors when the wheather permits! I’m also interested in how medicine can work towards reducing social inequalities across the globe.
Sarah Barnett
hi! some things I love: traveling, dance, boxing, live music, rollerblading (badly), trying new things, iced coffee. love these things even more when I can share them w ppl so come join me : )
Sarah Finstuen-Magro
In my free time I always like to find a way to get outside–hiking, camping, taking a long walk, playing soccer, or just reading on a blanket in the sun. I also love to cook and explore new restaurants and cuisines. On the weekend, you’re likely to find me taking care of my garden and many, many houseplants!
Sarah Hamimi
I love working out and going for long walks, particularly walking on the beach in my hometown of Alexandria, Egypt. I also really enjoy watching Formula 1, an international car racing series, and yes I sometimes do have to wake up at 7am on a Sunday for that.
Spencer Kim
In my free time, I love playing cello, guitar, and piano as well as listening to music. I also enjoy playing squash, going on outdoor adventures with family and friends, and watching Boston sports games.
Steven Du
Hi guys, I love playing volleyball with friends, going to the gym, watching anime, and of course trying new foods. I also love trying new activities that my friends enjoy, like basketball, even though I’m terrible at it. I live at 1700 Chestnut, so please let me know if you’re near there so we can chat and get a coffee or something :)!
Taylor Phillips-Jones
In my free time, I enjoy painting, baking, and yoga. I’m a big foodie, so I love trying new restaurants and recipes! I also enjoy traveling, and I’m super excited to explore Philly!
Therese Murphy
I love to spend my free time running, doing yoga, and baking! I am also a sucker for novels with absolutely no substance or meaning to them.
Thomas Truong
Really excited to meet y’all and explore Philly! Big fan of hiking and backpacking, hitting up the gym, and just being social/hanging out.
Trent Levy
I love hanging out with friends and going out. I love art, sailing, and soccer.
Tzuriel Sapir
Soccer has a special place in my heart, and I am a die hard Manchester United fan. I enjoy exploring new places/activities/foods/anything else that is new and adventurous, but on a rainy day you’ll most likely find me reading a book. Above all, nothing excites me more than simply spending time with my family and friends.
Ujashi Shah
I grew up doing gymnastics and now I spend my time working out, reading, listening to podcasts, and baking! I also love watching football (credits to my dad and brother) and trying new restaurants on the weekends.
Vasia Barka
I love reading, writing, contemplating the process of translation in literary works, and philosophy (I have just started delving into the philosophy of pain). I also play the piano, ice skate, and recently started learning how to crochet.
Vincent Dong
Some of my interests include playing golf, building mechanical keyboards, or watching TV shows!
Vincent Guo
For fun, I love all things outdoorsy (hiking, running, biking) as well as trying out new board games/video games. On weekends, I’ll be trying to get back into tennis after peaking in competitive tennis back in middle school.
Yousef Khan
Outside of eating crab cakes, I love lifting weights and running. You can find me in the gym when I’m not in class, but if that fails, check the nearest hiking trail. Naturally because of all the physical activity I love eating and am always looking for food recommendations in Philly!
Zane MacFarlane
Ahoy :-] I’m originally from Baltimore, studied geology in college, and worked in music for a bit after school in LA. I love everything music (playing, singing, writing, listening, going to gigs… lmk if you want to play some music together!), running, backpacking, camping, hackysacking, doing crosswords with friends, occasional bread-baking, and I might try to get to the beach to do some surfing if time allows. Absolutely 11/10 stoked to meet and hang out with you all!