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Where do you call home?  

Pasadena, CA 

What are you passionate about/what activities are you involved in on campus? 

Basketball, Track & Field, Golf, Saxophone, Dorm Prefect, Chinese Food, Sleeping 

What was your favorite memory at Webb? 

During the Unbounded Days program last year, I took the LA sports class. We went to an LA Clippers game where Reggie Jackson crossed up Russell Westbrook and dropped 30 points on the Lakers. It was so cool to get to see as part of class! 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Los Angeles and now call West Hollywood my home! 

What are you involved in on campus? 

On campus, I am the president of Student Government, captain of the swim team, on the girl’s water polo team and I have also done the fall play for the past three years! 

What’s your favorite Webb memory? 

I have so many favorite memories at Webb! One of my favorite memories is the entire swim season of my junior year. I was able to get to know and get close to so many amazing people which made the entire season so much fun and it also made practice something that I would look forward to everyday. Another one of my favorite memories is when my friends and I built a blanket fort after exams were over in the South Hutch lounge. Our blanket forts were amazing and we ate so many snacks. We made chocolate dipped apples and watched classic early 2000 movies. 

What advice would you give prospective students? 

A piece of advice I would give is don’t be nervous, just be yourself and attend the admission events. I think that being yourself is so important because then we can learn so much more about you! Also, you don’t need to be nervous. The admission team is super nice and helpful! Attending the admissions events is really important so that you can learn more about Webb and see if it is a really good fit for you! 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Hangzhou, China. A very beautiful city by the lake. Now I call Webb home since I have been spending my last 2 years on campus. 

What’s your favorite food? 

I loveeeeee sashimi! 

What activities are you involved in on campus? 

My main sport is basketball, but I also play a little bit of football. I co-founded Design Club, and Go Club (an Asian intellectual board game). I am also involved in Art Club and Investment Club. 

What is your favorite class at Webb? 

My all-time favorite class is Honors Creative Writing. My instructor Dr. Maxon is so supportive, and I can write about whatever I want. I have always feared expressing my feelings to anybody because that would make me vulnerable. This class helped me to overcome my greatest fear. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in New Jersey; however, I currently call Shenzhen and Nanjing home since that’s where my parents live. 

What’s your dream superpower? What’s your real-life superpower? 

Dream superpower: To be able to stop time, so I can enjoy a place or experience before it’s gone. Real-life superpower: Knows how to make cheese. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I have loved wrestling and being involved with the literary magazine! 

How do you unwind? 

Riding my bike and taking care of the plants I have outside of my dorm room. 

What’s your favorite place at Webb? 

The small trails right on campus. The surrounding environment is surprisingly beautiful and pristine. We live on the boundary of nature and modern depravity, which is so special. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, but I moved to San Diego when I was three and have lived there ever since! 

What’s your favorite food? 

I love Korean food! I’m Korean-American, so I’ve grown up eating my family’s traditional home-cooked meals. I don’t think I could name a favorite dish (there are too many!), but I find a lot of comfort in hot, spicy stews — kimchijigae (kimchi stew) and budaejigae (army stew) are two that instantly come to mind. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

In leadership, I am currently the head South Hutch prefect and the liaison to BIPOC residential advisors. I’m also an active athlete; I’m co-captain of the VWS water polo and swim team, and I help manage the WSC water polo team. Additionally, I work closely with Webb’s DEI program and am involved in the Empowering Student Voices Initiative (ESVI), Asian Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, and BIPOC Residential Affinity Group. As an avid reader and writer, I co-lead the Bookworm Club, but I also participate in many other clubs, such as the GSA, Korean Culture Club, and many more! 

What’s your favorite memory from Unbounded Days? 

I went camping in the Channel Islands during my sophomore year. I love traveling and experiencing the outdoors, so I was so grateful to have the opportunity to see all the nature that makes up Santa Cruz Island. On our last day, we went on a hike to see the sunset from a cliffside view, and I took so many pictures I thought my phone was going to run out of storage. It was so beautiful and the best way to conclude our three-day trip off the grid. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Arcadia, CA, but I currently live in Claremont. 

What’s your favorite Webb tradition? 

Jubilee! It’s our version of a music festival. It’s wonderful to see everybody come together and perform for the community! 

What Unbounded Days course have you participated in? 

The #FreeBritney Unbounded Course! The mini-course was deeply insightful into the inner workings of Britney Spears’s conservatorship and the power structures ingrained in Hollywood and the entertainment industry as a whole. Loved talking to the activists involved in the #FreeBritney movement! 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Los Angeles, but I now live in Whittier, CA. 

What is your dream superpower? What is your real-life superpower? 

Teleportation would be my dream superpower. My real-life superpower is being able to take great pictures when using digital/ film cameras. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I am involved in several clubs like investment club and Latinx club while also being a part of different affinity spaces on campus. I also play sports like basketball and track. My passions consist of playing music, finding sustainable ways to shop (including thrifting), photography, and finding ways to spread awareness about social issues. 

What advice do you have for prospective students? 

Be authentic and showcase what drives your passions and interests, especially during the interview process! It’s important to explore what makes you unique, and how you would make a great addition to the Webb community.  

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Los Angeles, but I currently live in Claremont, CA. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I’m on the VWS soccer and track teams. I’m also in various campus clubs that support different causes, and I enjoy pitching in for events and fundraisers. 

How do you relax/unwind? 

I enjoy weekends by relaxing and taking it easy. When I’m in a peaceful mood, I like lighting candles and reading. And when I’m feeling more energetic, I love spending time with friends. 

What advice would you give to prospective students? 

If I were to offer advice to future students, I’d say: Dive in with full commitment, keep your motivation high, and always stay positive. Approach the process with a positive attitude and just be true to yourself. Doing so will not only make it more fun but also lighten the stress along the way. 

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Where do you call home? 

Beijing, China 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I am President of Art Club. I am also involved in tennis, cross country, and track & field. I have also been a mechanic for the Webb Robotics Team 359. 

How do you unwind? 

I love to read under the tree on Alamo lawn! 

What is a piece of advice you have for prospective students? 

Be yourself! Authenticity is so important at Webb and it will serve you well in the application process. 

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Where do you call home? 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I’m involved in the tennis and soccer program, and I really love to read and debate! 

What is your favorite class at Webb? 

Crime and Punishment has been my favorite class because I’m really interested in law. Learning about how the book really changed and developed to the system we have today was really engaging. 

What’s your favorite Webb memory? 

My favorite memories at Webb come from sitting in the piano room in the library with my friends and talking, or from watching basketball games with my friends in the winter. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Hong Kong. I currently live in Sierra Madre, CA. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I am involved in the Science Fair Afternoon activity, am a member and team captain of VWS varsity golf,  and am president of the Biomedical Research Club. I am passionate about medicine and hope to specialize in ophthalmology in the future. 

Why did you choose Webb? 

I chose to come to Webb because of its location in California and its close-knit community of faculty and students. This environment gives students the opportunity to connect with their teachers. I also chose Webb because of the various unique courses that they offer, ranging from Organic Chemistry to AdvSt Literature of the Revolution and the Atlantic World, which truly caters to my interests and academic pursuits. 

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Where do you call home? 

Hong Kong 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I’m especially passionate about the spring musical, but I’m also a head International Student Liaison (ISL) where I lead my team during orientation, events, and beyond. 

What’s your favorite place on campus? 

The dining hall, because it’s where everyone comes every day no matter what they have going on in their lives, and it’s also a great quiet spot for study or resting when it’s not mealtime! 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born and raised in Hong Kong. 

What song/artist never fails to put you in a good mood? 

Better Than Revenge by Taylor Swift 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I’m pretty involved in the Webb performing and tech theater department. I worked on the lights in Dracula and Centum. I was in the ensemble for Mamma Mia! and played Marcy Park in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I love playing music in my free time. I play the guitar ukulele and piano and perform a lot around Webb in open mics. I like writing songs too. I love my dorm Jones and it will be my third year there next year. I’ve truly bonded with everyone regardless of what grade level they are and it just feels like home. I am also part of the Honor Cabinet. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Pasadena, CA but have lived in La Verne, CA my whole life. 

What’s your favorite food? 

My favorite food would definitely be my dad’s crepes with béchamel sauce, garlic butter, and filet. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

On campus, I have my own photography and conservation club. I love planning joint events to show how photography can help with the conservation of the Earth and animals. I am involved and super passionate about theater, as well! I do the play, dance show, and musical each year. 

What’s your favorite Webb tradition? 

My favorite Webb tradition would have to be one that isn’t widely known, but it is brick painting in the theater. When our theater seniors graduate, they paint a brick on the back wall of the theater, behind the stage. This is a full-circle tradition that I am very excited to do when I graduate. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born in Las Vegas, NV. I still live in Las Vegas, but I consider Webb my home while I’m here. 

What artist/song never fails to put you in a good mood? 

Lana Del Rey and Dominic Fike are my two favorite artists and I listen to their songs on the daily. 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I am really passionate about writing. This year, I am the editor of features for the Webb Canyon Chronicle and I really love being a writer for the WCC. I love writing and being able to practice writing outside of writing essays for classes. I am able to write about what I want or anything I am passionate about or I think is important. 

What’s your favorite Webb memory? 

I have so many favorite memories at Webb. One of my favorites has to be during sophomore year during Casino night, my friends and I decided to take a walk around Webb. While we were walking, we met a couple of freshmen who came up to us and started talking to us. We all hung out together and went to casino night, ordered food, hangout outside, and just got to know each other. We are all still friends to this day and it was just a really fun time because I was able to hang out with new people and really connect with them. 

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Where do you call home? 

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. Home to me is a space in which I am surrounded by supporting and close individuals. 

What’s your favorite food? 

My favorite foods are my dad’s homemade enchiladas and guacamole! 

What are you involved in on campus? 

I’m a part of the Latinx affinity group and am a dorm prefect. I’m passionate about making our community welcoming to everyone and expanding our affinity groups. 

What’s your favorite Webb tradition? 

My favorite tradition would definitely be Candlelight. Candlelight is held at the night before commencement, to celebrate the passing of seniors and the year(s) to come for underclassmen. Though Candlelight is very emotional and sad, it’s also nice to say goodbye to those graduating as well as celebrating the next grade becoming seniors.