I am on a competition team that designs and constructs a 20-foot-long concrete canoe — and then we race in it!

In general, I love listening to stories and I like to have my ideas challenged by hearing new points of view. I am fascinated with how the world works, from the tangible to impalpable. My main academic interests are civil and structural engineering, geology, and environmental science so I could discuss those fields for whoever’s interested. On the flip side, I have not properly studied politics, history, or literature in a couple of years, so I would also love to hear more about these topics on both a local and global scale. On a linguistic note: as a Cantonese speaker, I can share some helpful phrases for the next time you travel to Guangdong or Hong Kong.

I love a good conversation, but I am also content with enjoying the silence. For the curious, I can share my personal life experiences growing up in America. At the same time, I’m equally down to chat about more trivial and/or fun topics. I also don’t mind doing chores to ease the burden of hosting! Lastly, I can make really good Japanese-style cheesecake.