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Post by rainajain on Apr 19, 2022 5:16:58 GMT
Quota 1: Chanel.
Today I had the pleasure of speaking to Chanel. I met her at the study, and we spoke about a range of topics, from civil rights law to environmental justice. Chanel gave me advice on shopping sustainably in L.A, and we spoke about what social issues we were passionate about. I enjoyed getting to know her more on a personal level, and I admire her dedication to social activism.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 19, 2022 5:29:02 GMT
Quota 1: Aya
Today, I also had the pleasure of speaking with Aya. We spoke about the retreat as well as different aspects of the pledging process so far. Aya was kind enough to reassure me that feeling overwhelmed is normal. I felt comforted by our conversation and look forward to speaking to her again.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 19, 2022 5:31:38 GMT
Quota 1: Narek
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Narek. We has a more casual conversation and spoke about our roommate stories and living situations, as well as mock trial. He was kind enough to work me into his schedule late notice, and I truly appreciate his help. We also discussed how immigrant/ first generation status has affected us, both in L.A and in Armenia and India (respectively).
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Post by rainajain on Apr 20, 2022 0:15:20 GMT
Quota 1: Cia
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking to Cia of the Alpha Omicron pledge class. I enjoyed speaking with her about a range of topics, from executive board to her pet lizard. We learned that we both competed in mock trial during high school, and we spoke about our common experiences in speech and debate as well. I enjoyed speaking to her in a casual setting, as she met with me over boba. I got to speak to Akunnia as well, but I plan on interviewing her next week if possible.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 20, 2022 0:15:57 GMT
Quota 1: Caroline
Today, I met with Caroline at the study. We found out that we have a lot of shared experiences, including that we actually both live in Saxon Suites and share an R.A. Additionally, we spoke about the interviews I have conducted with other actives, and she talked about some of her favorite moments from pledging. We also had a nice conversation about the PFC and her experiences managing and organizing social events for Kappa Alpha Pi.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 22, 2022 5:19:00 GMT
Quota 2: Vidya
Today, I spoke to Vidya outside of bruin cafe. We spent much of the time discussing her role as Philanthropy Co-Chair and she told me about the projects that she has ready for the upcoming quarter. I found her initiative inspiring, specifically in organizing the project with the Hammer museum devoted to promoting the arts in children. I also spoke to her about our shared experiences in the neuroscience cluster, and I enjoyed speaking to her about the difficult but rewarding class.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 22, 2022 5:23:37 GMT
Quota 2: Lucas
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking to Lucas. He was kind enough to accommodate me last minute, and we enjoyed a conversation about many of our shared interests. I spoke to him about the Nintendo game Super Smash Bros, and he offered me strategy tips. He was additionally kind enough to offer me advice on the pledging process, and though he could not spoil anything, he did remind me to lean on my pledge brothers and spoke of the strong bond he has with many active brothers.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 24, 2022 8:34:22 GMT
Quota 2: Zz
I spoke to Zz at Kerchkoff Cafe on Friday. We began by talking about how the pledging process has been, and she offered me her advice on some aspects. We had a long conversation about UCLA Sexperts and how growing up with South Asian parents has impacted our relationships with "taboo" topics like sex and body positivity. It was nice to meet someone who related to me on certain issues, like coming from a closed off home town to such an open environment at UCLA.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 26, 2022 22:33:57 GMT
Quota 2: Iris
Today, I had a double interview with Iris and my pledge brother Faith. We spent a large part of the conversation speaking about some experiences we had shared being first generation citizens. Iris spoke about how she immigrated here when she was 5 from Korea, and how she has always felt a sort of cultural divide between being too Korean to be completely American, but too American to be completely Korean. This is something that resonated deeply with Faith and me, and we both shared our experiences relating to being a cultural minority at UCLA. Additionally, I engaged in a conversation about Iris' major and carrier plans, and enjoyed learning more about what she plans on pursuing during her gap years.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 27, 2022 6:07:26 GMT
Quota 2: Aneri
Today, I spoke to Aneri, the current Vice President of Kappa Alpha Pi. She and I spoke about the responsibilities which we respectively hold, and it was interesting to learn about the huge amount of work which Aneri is able to effectively balance each week. Not only does she serve as Vice President, where she books every venue for the fraternity and manages important decisions, but she also works as an event manager at Anderson. She also spoke about her economics major and why she wanted to add political science for more humanity-based classes. Finally, we discussed our shared experiences in the neuroscience cluster.
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Post by rainajain on Apr 28, 2022 5:26:08 GMT
Quota 3: Akunnia
Today, I spoke to Akunnia. We began at the Study, but quickly moved to Bruinwalk in order to buy Portos from the Kappa Alpha Pi fundraiser. We made our way to the bomb shelter, where we discussed music festivals, roommate stories, and the upcoming adopted big/little weekend. We also spoke about traveling to Europe, as she just returned from London, and I am traveling to Italy and Greece soon.
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Post by rainajain on May 1, 2022 19:37:03 GMT
Quota 3: Ria
I met with Ria at the Study on Friday. We spoke about her experiences with the Public Affairs major, and she explained some of the courses she is currently taking. We spoke about the issue of gentrification and the importance of having a house to one's sense of self-identity. This was eye-opening, as I have not looked at these issues through a public affairs lens before. After this, we spoke about more casual topics like horror movies and conspiracy theories.
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Post by rainajain on May 2, 2022 7:29:10 GMT
Quota 3: Isabella
Today, I met with Isabella. We spoke about her recent snowboarding trip, as I had mentioned this in my email to her. She informed me that she does not actually snowboard and was just trying the sport this past winter, but looks forward to skiing with her friends in the future. We also spoke about some of the classes we are both taking as well as her current work and internship plans.
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Post by rainajain on May 2, 2022 7:31:15 GMT
Quota 3: Kylie
Today, I met with Kylie. We spoke about our shared passion for dinosaurs, and she informed me that she really like the triceratops and t-rex specifically. Additionally, we spoke about our experiences with moving to L.A and how we felt coming into college. It was nice to speak openly about some of the parts of UCLA which I didn't enjoy at first, and learn more about what UCLA was like for her, especially since she began online.
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Post by rainajain on May 2, 2022 19:06:11 GMT
Quota 3: Nathan
Today, I met with Nathan virtually. We spoke about some psychological topics, such as hyperthymesia (HSAM), as well as the ethics of genetic modification of humans. Additionally, we spoke about our shared enjoyment of the Percy Jackson series and his experiences attending school from home last year. It was interesting to hear the reason for his regained interest in the series, since I had not thought about the fact that he read it while quarantined at home. I will meet with him tomorrow to receive his signature.
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