Ethan Tran
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Majors: Finance, Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, Minor: Vietnamese
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Cultural Identity: Vietnamese
“One of my hobbies is photography, I take pictures for ThePittNews, I’m also the Business Manager for VSA, I like playing video games, I like going out once in a while, I am a ENFJ-T, I like working out and playing sports like football and soccer, I love eating at new places”
“What are you looking for in a Big?
I would like them to have a business major but not the biggest deal, Older like a junior or senior, being able to go out some times with me, Likes eating food, Has some similar hobbies to me”
Social Media: Insta: etran_101
Sophia Shao
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Psychology
Hometown: California
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“I like to watch movies in the genre of comedy, horror, romance, and drama. I also love to shop for clothes and I have a big interest in fashion. I also like collecting perfumes and vinyls. And my favorite movie right now is legally blonde.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“They have to have a good sense of style, they have to have the same humor as me, they need to like the movie legally blonde, they should be someone that I feel safe around. And I hope their major is something fun like artsy.”
Social Media: sophia01392
Eric Liu
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Computer Science & Buisness
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“Hi, I’m Eric! I’m a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Business. I’m a pretty competitive person, so I will always be down for board games, poker, or sports like volleyball, badminton, and spikeball. I don’t drink, but I love hanging out and meeting new people. In my downtime, I enjoy watching shows like frieren and jjk, listening to music, doomscrolling, and hanging with friends. Always excited to connect and get to know others!”
What are you looking for in a Big?
Similar background & hobbies
Social Media: ig: eric_l213
Anthony Tu
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Neuroscience/ Chem, Music/ Premed
Hometown: Taiwan
Cultural Identity: Taiwan
“I’m a big fan of eating and sleeping.”
Social Media: Antho_lalala
Emma Kapur
Pronouns: she/her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Pre-Pharmacy track with minors in neuroscience and history
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Cultural Identity: Korean, Indian, and White lol
“Hi! I’m from the Bay Area, CA and I love dancing, reading, and going to concerts! In my free time I like trying new cafes (coffee addict), shopping, and spending time w friends. I’m currently in Pitt Dance Ensemble, Women in Healthcare, and Fashion Business Association. 😚😚”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“I truly have no preference I think meeting people who are studying/have different lifestyles than me are super cool and refreshing!! Really just looking for someone who’s down for fun nights out and rot days lol.”
Social Media: insta: em.kapur
Sophia D’Arpino
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Accounting and finance
Hometown: Rockville md
Cultural Identity: Half white half chinese
“Hi! I’m Sophia, and I’m from MD. I love hanging out with my family and my cat Timmy. I enjoy exploring new things and going on little adventures. In my free time, I like to read and watch shows to relax as well as color, and I’m always up for trying fun hobbies or activities.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“My friend”
Social Media: Snapchat: sophia.da05, instragram: sophiadarpino
Vynn Ho
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Education
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Cultural Identity: Chinese American
“Video games, desserts, anime, kpop. Alienstage, buldergates, league of legends”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Similar hobbies”
Social Media: Insta: nimbusboreasadv
Atiksh Dahiya
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Computer science
Hometown: Johnstown
Cultural Identity: Asian
“Some of my interests is playing pool, and poker. Hobby is working out, and play pretty much all sports”
Social Media: ateesh91169420 - IG atiksh_dahiya - Snap
Michelle Wei
Pronouns: she/her
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Paoli, PA (outside of philly)
Cultural Identity: Chinese American
“Hii im michelle 😛 i love listening to music (lana del rey, the 1975, taylor swift, the neighbourhood, and blood orange are some of my favs 😻), during my free time i enjoy playing roblox (99 nights 🤞), crocheting, and doing my own gel nails (but realistically i bed rot during my free time). And recently I’ve developed an unhealthy obsession with smiskis 🤩. I can't wait to form new connections through this program! 😝”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Preferably someone with a similar major, but since not a lot of people at Pitt are CS majors, similar hobbies work too.”
Social Media: michelleweii
Sean Guo
Pronouns: He/him
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (Undecided)
Hometown: Manhattan, KS
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“Hi, my name is Sean and I enjoy playing video games, although I haven’t had much time to do so recently. I also enjoy going out with friends to explore the city, cooking, fashion, as well as go to events all around the place! I also love feeding the pigeons, especially those across the street from Five Guys on Forbes, at which you can likely find me most days around 5-6pm, training my own personal army before I contract bird flu or rabies. I enjoy meeting new people of all backgrounds! I am intending to pursue a degree in engineering, of which I am currently leaning towards industrial engineering due to its overlap with more business-aspects of company work. Although I am thoroughly unphotogenic,I look forward to the guidance of anyone who takes me in!”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“I don’t mind a different major nor different background, but at least some overlapping hobbies would be nice. I am not that picky with who I socialize with because I find it quite fun to interact with people of all different backgrounds.”
Social Media: Snapchat: seanguo.pijin Instagram: seanguo.homeless
PeiPei Huang
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Nursing
Hometown: Stl
Cultural Identity: Taiwanese”I love exploring different restaurants and coffee shops/boba shops. I like to be around people but I also enjoy my alone time :)) I enjoy making poetry pieces and playing squash, and just being on my yoga mat.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Similar major, easy to talk to, and kind :))”
Social Media: Instagram: peipeihuangg
Nathan Ynson
Pronouns: he/him
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Economics
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
Cultural Identity: Filipino-Chinese
“I like to play sports (ex.Golf), read and watch movies”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Just someone easy and good to get along with.”
Social Media: insta:nateynson
Rachel Kim
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Biological Sciences, Pre-optometry/med
Hometown: Mechanicsburg
Cultural Identity: Korean
wn to meet new people!
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Hii! If I had to pick a favorite activity to do with my friends, it’d definitely be grabbing food! I’m a HUGE fan of most asian cuisines along with some Italian cuisine, taco bell, latte, and fat burgers, to list some. Trying the In-n-out cheesy fries is my dream!!! My hobbies include drawing, discovering new playlists, binging shows, bed-rotting and much more. I also love playing badminton and ice skating! I’d like to explore more of Pittsburgh as I’m still unfamiliar with a lot of the places!”
What Are You Looking For in a Big?
"I’m looking for someone with similar majors/tracks that I can ask for some tips and tricks, and would appreciate if we had similar hobbies as well! I’m a little introverted, so I’d love to be around more outgoing people!”
Social Media: Snapchat & Instagram: ryk.06
Ava Porter-Liu
Pronouns: she/her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Molecular bio major, economics minor, premed
Hometown: New Jersey/Brooklyn
Cultural Identity: (half) Taiwanese
“I enjoy skiing, cafe crawls, (some) anime and thrifting. I’d describe my personality as chill and fun.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Someone who’s premed possibly, mostly no preference.”
Social Media: Instagram: ava.porterliu
Caylee Yu
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Public Health
Hometown: Monaca, pennsylvania
Cultural Identity: Korean
“I love listening to music, online shopping, picnics, and going to cafes. I am a little introverted but with the right people, that can easily change. Since I am a commuter to school, finding friends can be hard. So, I am very excited to meet new people and make some new friends!”
Social Media: Snapchat - cyu427 instagram- caylee_yu7
Celine Luo
Pronouns: They/Them
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Mechanical(?) Engineering
Hometown: Philadelphia
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“I'm really interested in painting (currently working on an oil painting!), crafting, metal working, music (production and playing/creating), and film! I like going out, but I aim to have a good balance between working hard academically/professionally while maintaining a rich social life. As for sports, I love watching and playing ice hockey, and I'll die for the Eagles ( GO BIRDS ). My dream is to retire at 50 and start an engagement ring business! I'm open to trying basically anything once, and I'm excited to meet new people in ASA!”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“I'm not particularly looking for any specific qualities, just someone who clicks well with me!”
Social Media: @se.lene9705 on IG, zenith999 on snap
Jessica Zhang
Pronouns: she/her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: advertising, digital design, studio arts
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“I’m really into the arts! I love to draw, paint, photograph, and sculpt, but I like acting and singing too. I played the clarinet and guzheng in high school.
I also like to stay active by playing recreational sports like pickleball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, ping pong, going to the gym, etc.
I’m interested in pursuing a visual design profession, most likely in advertising or marketing.
I consider myself to be outgoing and friendly - I really like meeting new people and networking! I am fluent in Chinese and I can speak a bit of French. I cook and bake sometimes, and I’m really in touch with my Chinese culture :) I enjoy working with animals as well!”
What are you looking for in a big?
“Similar major, Chinese, similar hobbies”
Social Media: instagram: jessica.zhang_
Johanna Lim
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Biology major on pre-dental track
Hometown: Maryland
Cultural Identity: Korean
“Hello! I’m Johanna.
My hobbies are exploring for good dessert places, working out, crafting, and spending time with friends! I also like listening to music! I like all genre of music but some of my favorite artists are matt maltese and daniel caesar, and I like listening to old korean songs!
Also i‘m a good listener! I feel like i get along well with people who talk a lot!”
What are you looking for in a Big?
Similar majors and hobbies!
Social Media: insta: johanna.lim_
Allison Lessig
Pronouns: she/her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Nursing
Hometown: Horsham/ Montgomery county
Cultural Identity: Chinese
“I like to workout. I’ve been trying to get into lifting a little and I also run occasionally. I also like listening to music like Somber, Frank Ocean, and Sza. I like going out but also staying in sometimes. I would say I’m pretty hard working and caring.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“Similar major and hobbies”
Social Media: Insta: allisonlessig, snap: allison_lessig
Cindy Zheng
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Year: First Year
Major/Minor: Bio pre-physical therapy track
Hometown: Ridley, PA
Cultural Identity: Cantonese
“i enjoy hanging out with friends/meeting new ppl !! also I play pc games in my free time and watching vb games. I occasionally play volleyball but only for fun 🧍♀️ when I’m hanging out with others, I feel as tho I grow closer to them with laughter. i listen to varieties of music !! my top artists are starfall/bixby, twice, and keshi (🫥). im also a Christian and love to jam and listen to worship music.”
What are you looking for in a Big?
“No preference just be chalant plz”
Social Media: insta: zciindyy
Lucas Villaflor
Pronouns: He/him
Academic Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Political Science Major, Economics Minor, Pre-law track
Hometown: Las VEGAS
Cultural Identity: Filipino-Korean
“Yo! Some things that I am interested in/my hobbies are fashion/thrifting, and collecting(pokemon cards, figures, model kits). I like anime and anything spiderman as well. On the more physical side, I like mma with a focus on Muay Thai/boxing and I love basketball too(LeBron).”
Social Media: Snapchat: sophia.da05, instragram: sophiadarpino