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Criminology
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Herjot Anhad (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: n/a
Hobby: Reading, Meditation
Club/Group: Elections Canada, Salvation Army volunteer
Favourite Song: "To the East" by Electrelane
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Jin Cho (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: n/a
Hobby: Hiking, watching movies and shows, playing piano, skiing, jewelry making, rock climbing, and biking.
Club/Group: I am in the SFU hiking club and music for memory club. I don't volunteer, but I work part time as a receptionist. I will be starting another job for the summer as a park ranger!
Favourite Song: "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd
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Sabrina Datoo (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Exploring the city, travelling, going to concerts, collecting vinyls, trying new restaurants/caf茅s
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys
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Justin Kenta Li (he//him)
Major: Criminology
Minor:
Hobby: Basketball, video games, and eating
Club/Group: Canadian Asianized Club (CAC), HIVE program
Favourite Song: "Best I Ever Had" by Drake
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Queenie Lu (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Gym, HBO shows, Taylor Swift, indie rock artists, indie pop
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) Executive, Research Assistant at PIE Lab with Dr. Adele
Favourite Song: "Sparks Fly" by Taylor Swift
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Saniya Mann (she/her)
Major:
Minor: Psychology, Criminology
Hobby: Sports (soccer, basketball, and badminton), traveling, watching TV
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) and Psychology Student Union (PSU)
Favourite Song: "On the Floor" by Pitbull and JLo
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Travs Nguyen (he/him)
Major: Criminology
Minor: n/a
Hobby: Photography, videography, film, cars, guitar, rap, R&B, comedy sitcoms, crime shows
Club/Group: Embark Sustainability Videographer, Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (BIA) Intern
Favourite Song: "Best I Ever Had" by Drake
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Mishaal Shahzad (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Going to the gym, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) executive
Favourite Song:
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Alicia Zhan (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Hockey, biking, watching sunsets, long walks, dogs, romantic movies, listening to Arctic Monkeys and Hozier
Club/Group: HIVE Leader
Favourite Song: "What Once Was" by Her's
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Jennifer Zhang (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: n/a
Hobby: Listening to music, watching movies and tv shows, hiking with family.
Club/Group: SFU Women's Center, Student Learning Commons (SLC) EAL Peer, SFU Co-operative Education (Co-op), SFU HIVE Leader
Favourite Song: "Love Die Young" by Eric Nam
Economics
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Victor Henghui Li Gao (he/him)
Major: Economics
Minor:
Hobby: Playing videogames, badminton and listening tomusic
Club/Group: SFU Finance Student Association (FINSA), SFU Investment Club (SFUINVEST), and SFU Accounting Student Association (ASA)
Favourite Song: "NUEVAYoL" by Bad Bunny
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Dan Le (she/her)
Major: Economics, Political Science
Minor: None
Hobby: Baking all types of desserts and bread, reading non-fiction and watching Youtube
Club/Group: Global Student Center volunteer, Student Engagement volunteer, HIVE leader
Favourite Song: "Ch峄� m峄檛 c芒u ("One word")" by Th峄媙h Suy
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Sriya Muni (she/her)
Major: Economics, Business
Minor: None
Hobby: I enjoy outdoor activities, hiking, tennis, swimming, badminton, kayaking, exploring new places, trying new food and experiencing different cultures
Club/Group: Member of SFU Hiking Club, Board Game Club and various Indian Clubs
Favourite Song: "Sundress" by A$AP Rocky
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Krish Rajput (he/him)
Major: Economics
Minor: Business
Hobby: Photography and swimming
Club/Group: Economics Student Society (ESS) volunteer, Case Comp Training Program and the Protege Program
Favourite Song: "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean
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Yolanda Setiawan (she/her)
Major: Economics
Minor:
Hobby: Trying new coffee shops and watching k-dramas.
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
English
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Tania Grigoriadis (she/her)
Major: English, Communications
Minor: Contemporary Arts
Hobby: Hosting themed parties, collecting blind boxes, reading, watching reality TV like Selling Sunset
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Street You Live On" by Remi Wolf
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Mackenzie Morrow (she/her)
Major: Psychology, GSWS
Minor: English
Hobby: Hiking, kayaking, crocheting, acting, doing puzzles, reading, listening to indie music, learning to sew, and watching soccer.
Club/Group: Vice president of GSWSSU, Co-operative Education (Co-op), RA in the Close Relationships Lab, Scholarship Student
Favourite Song: "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
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Purnit Saini (she/her)
Major: English, Education
Minor: Curriculum and Instruction, and Social Justice in Education
Hobby: Scrapbooking, journalling, exploring the food and scenery of Vancouver, and playing volleyball.
Club/Group: Associate Editor for Lyre Magazine and Community Advisor in Residence. I used to be part of the SFSS events committee and FOS (Friends of Simon).
Favourite Song: "The Way Life Goes" by Lil Uzi
French
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Annika Clark (she/her)
Major: Political Science (French Cohort Program)
Minor: Indigenous Studies & French
Hobby: Taylor Swift fan, outdoor activities (swimming in the ocean, hiking, biking, camping etc), reading, and crocheting.
Club/Group: SFU Concert Orchestra and I've volunteered 尤物视频 BAFF
Favourite Song: "Paper Rings" by Taylor Swift
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Brie Fillippe (they/them)
Major: Political Science & French (French Cohort Program)
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Reading, listening to and making music, dungeons & dragons, hermitcraft and the life series (youtube series about a group of youtubers' minecraft servers) and softball.
Club/Group: I'm currently in Switzerland on exchange. But usually I am on the executive teams for the French Student Union, French Conversation Club, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Student Union.
Favourite Song: "The Calling" by The Amazing Devil
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
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Lilly Battiste-Todds
Major: Psychology
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Learning to play piano, skating, singing, dancing, going for walks, trying new restaurants, attending events, playing beach volleyball.
Club/Group: UNICEF, Love your Neighbour Club, GSWSSU
Favourite Song: "Somebody To You" by The Vamps feat Demi Lovato
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Jasleen Dhami (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Watching TV shows, Alpha Pi Phi sorority events, going to the gym, going for walks
Club/Group: I am Co-President of the SFU NDP Club, Treasurer of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Student Union, and I am an Active Bystander Peer Mentor for the SVSPO.
Favourite Song: "Gimme More" by Britney Spears
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Mackenzie Morrow (she/her)
Major: Psychology, GSWS
Minor: English
Hobby: Hiking, kayaking, crocheting, acting, doing puzzles, reading, listening to indie music, learning to sew, and watching soccer.
Club/Group: Vice president of GSWSSU, Co-operative Education (Co-op), RA in the Close Relationships Lab, Scholarship Student
Favourite Song: "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
History
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Khushi Nandha (she/her)
Major: Political Science honours
Minor: History
Hobby: 'Walking and hiking, baking, and going to gym
Club/Group: Political Science Student Union (PSSU) executive
Favourite Song: "Die with a Smile!" by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Indigenous Studies
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Annika Clark (she/her)
Major: Political Science (French Cohort Program)
Minor: Indigenous Studies & French
Hobby: Taylor Swift fan, outdoor activities (swimming in the ocean, hiking, biking, camping etc), reading, and crocheting.
Club/Group: SFU Concert Orchestra and I've volunteered 尤物视频 BAFF
Favourite Song: "Paper Rings" by Taylor Swift
International Studies
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Eshana Baran (she/her)
Major: International Studies
Minor:
Hobby: Running, swimming, video games
Club/Group: Previously part of Simon Fraser Student Society
Favourite Song: "Fountains (with Tems)" by Drake and Tems
Linguistics
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Sydney Winkler (she/her)
Major: Lingusitics
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Singing in a community choir, embroidery, video games, being outdoors.
Club/Group: LSU executive team, Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA), Women鈥檚 Center
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
Philosophy
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Naiha Kaba (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Hobby: Playing viola, listening to music, painting, chill video games like Animal Crossing, hiking/walking, photography
Club/Group: CJSF
Favourite Song: "Coraz贸n" by Maluma
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Manolo (Max) Paez (he/him)
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Communications
Hobby: Listening to music (Hiphop, jazz hiphop, Afrobeats, R&B, alternative rock, and classical), playing piano and ukulele, Fashion, Fitness(gym and sports), books, plants, gaming, thrifting, and socializing.
Club/Group: Events Director at Filipino Students Association, SFU Ultimate Frisbee team
Favourite Song: "Luv(sic) pt 2" by Nujabes and Shing02
Political Science
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Vlada Burduja (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Practicing yoga, listening to new artist including R&B and pop, romance novels and drama books, going to the gym, and attending regular bible studies
Club/Group: Ukrainian Student Society Executive, Terry Beech volunteer team youth council
Favourite Song: "Touch it" by Ariana Grande
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Annika Clark (she/her)
Major: Political Science (French Cohort Program)
Minor: Indigenous Studies & French
Hobby: Taylor Swift fan, outdoor activities (swimming in the ocean, hiking, biking, camping etc), reading, and crocheting.
Club/Group: SFU Concert Orchestra and I've volunteered 尤物视频 BAFF
Favourite Song: "Paper Rings" by Taylor Swift
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Jasleen Dhami (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Watching TV shows, Alpha Pi Phi sorority events, going to the gym, going for walks
Club/Group: I am Co-President of the SFU NDP Club, Treasurer of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Student Union, and I am an Active Bystander Peer Mentor for the SVSPO.
Favourite Song: "Gimme More" by Britney Spears
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Brie Fillippe (they/them)
Major: Political Science & French (French Cohort Program)
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Reading, listening to and making music, dungeons & dragons, hermitcraft and the life series (youtube series about a group of youtubers' minecraft servers) and softball.
Club/Group: I'm currently in Switzerland on exchange. But usually I am on the executive teams for the French Student Union, French Conversation Club, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Student Union.
Favourite Song: "The Calling" by The Amazing Devil
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Lois Hwang (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Dancing, drawing, and reading literature classics
Club/Group: SFU Annual Giving Team and SFU Debate Club
Favourite Song: "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
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Naiha Kaba (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Hobby: Playing viola, listening to music, painting, chill video games like Animal Crossing, hiking/walking, photography
Club/Group: CJSF
Favourite Song: "Coraz贸n" by Maluma
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Yerusaliem Kiros (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Social Data Analytics
Hobby: Women's basketball and soccer, community engagement and advocacy
Club/Group: SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), and SFU NDP Club Executive
Favourite Song: "Captain Stupido" by Thundercat
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Dan Le (she/her)
Major: Economics, Political Science
Minor: None
Hobby: Baking all types of desserts and bread, reading non-fiction and watching Youtube
Club/Group: Global Student Center volunteer, Student Engagement volunteer, HIVE leader
Favourite Song: "Ch峄� m峄檛 c芒u ("One word")" by Th峄媙h Suy
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Brayden Marcelino (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor:
Hobby: Gymnastics, collecting things
Club/Group: Tour Guide, Student Panels, Recruitment and Admissions staff
Favourite Song: "The Very First Night" by Taylor Swift
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Lara Mnatsakanian (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: None
Hobby: Walking and exploring nature, reading, trying new recipes, and drawing
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Nuevayol" by Bad Bunny
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Khushi Nandha (she/her)
Major: Political Science honours
Minor: History
Hobby: 'Walking and hiking, baking, and going to gym
Club/Group: Political Science Student Union (PSSU) executive
Favourite Song: "Die with a Smile!" by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Psychology
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Priansh A (he/him)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Music
Hobby: Musicking (vocals, guitar, piano, composition, production, audio engineering, etc.), reading, swimming, cooking, photography, theatre & animals
Club/Group: SFU Choir (exec), SFU Peak Frequency
Favourite Song: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
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Joanna Alcantara (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Hobby: Watching rom coms and k-dramas, listening to R&B and hip hop music, playing volleyball, playing ukulele, playing Minecraft and Valorant with friends.
Club/Group: Filipino Student Association (FSA), and I volunteer at the games lounge, and HIVE mentor.
Favourite Song: "Love" by Keyshia Cole
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Lilly Battiste-Todds
Major: Psychology
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Hobby: Learning to play piano, skating, singing, dancing, going for walks, trying new restaurants, attending events, playing beach volleyball.
Club/Group: UNICEF, Love your Neighbour Club, GSWSSU
Favourite Song: "Somebody To You" by The Vamps feat Demi Lovato
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Vlada Burduja (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Practicing yoga, listening to new artist including R&B and pop, romance novels and drama books, going to the gym, and attending regular bible studies
Club/Group: Ukrainian Student Society Executive, Terry Beech volunteer team youth council
Favourite Song: "Touch it" by Ariana Grande
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Jin Cho (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: n/a
Hobby: Hiking, watching movies and shows, playing piano, skiing, jewelry making, rock climbing, and biking.
Club/Group: I am in the SFU hiking club and music for memory club. I don't volunteer, but I work part time as a receptionist. I will be starting another job for the summer as a park ranger!
Favourite Song: "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd
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Sabrina Datoo (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Exploring the city, travelling, going to concerts, collecting vinyls, trying new restaurants/caf茅s
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys
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Lois Hwang (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Dancing, drawing, and reading literature classics
Club/Group: SFU Annual Giving Team and SFU Debate Club
Favourite Song: "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
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Aixin (Ada) Jiang (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Making candles, drinking coffee, watching movies, and passionate about photography
Club/Group: SFU Sexual Violence & Prevention Office; SFU Sustainability, Identity & Social Change Lab; and volunteer with Parent Support Services Society
Favourite Song: "Dive" - Olivia Dean
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Aki Kaube (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Child Development and Counselling
Hobby: Hiking, arts and crafts, going out with friends
Club/Group: Community Advisor at SFU Residence and Housing
Favourite Song: "Die for you" by The Weekend
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Amirlan Khosbayar (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Journaling, swimming, crafting, painting, reading, baking, skateboarding, and going to the gym.
Club/Group: I am a FASS peer mentor and I volunteer on campus most of the time.
Favourite Song: "Riptide" by Vance Joy
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Queenie Lu (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Gym, HBO shows, Taylor Swift, indie rock artists, indie pop
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) Executive, Research Assistant at PIE Lab with Dr. Adele
Favourite Song: "Sparks Fly" by Taylor Swift
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Rowen Mack (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Dancing, film photography, being outdoors, going on hikes, playing spike ball or volleyball at the beach, traveling, and listening to music.
Club/Group: I have been a general member of the UNICEF SFU club for two years now, and am planning to apply for an executive role in the fall.
Favourite Song: "Get By" by Still Woozy
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Patrizia Mae Victoria (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Drawing, listening to music, going on hikes, cafe hopping, trying different restaurants, thrift shopping, and photography
Club/Group: Filipino Students Association (FSA)
Favourite Song: "The River" - Daisy Jones & The Six
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Saniya Mann (she/her)
Major:
Minor: Psychology, Criminology
Hobby: Sports (soccer, basketball, and badminton), traveling, watching TV
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) and Psychology Student Union (PSU)
Favourite Song: "On the Floor" by Pitbull and JLo
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Unique Mariano (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Art, crafts, crocheting, film photography, collecting cameras, reading, thrifting, trying new coffee shops
Club/Group: Creative Director of the Filipino Student Association and an active volunteer at SFU Surrey Games Lounge
Favourite Song: "Happiness" by Rex Orange County
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Valeria Martinez (she//her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Movies, Journaling, Beaded Jewelry, Pilates
Club/Group: Former member of UNICEF and the Salsa/Bachata Club
Favourite Song: "Roi" - Videoclub
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Ana Medan (she/her)
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology, Social Justice certificate
Hobby: Journaling, singing, binging TV shows, exploring the city, attending concerts, making jewelry, and painting!
Club/Group: Executive for the SFU Vocal Jazz Club, Sociology & Anthropology Student Union (SASU) and FASS Co-operative Education (Co-op).
Favourite Song: "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
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Chirsten Mendiola (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Going to the gym, playing volleyball, cycling, playing piano and guitar, listening to music, doing nail art, traveling, cooking, and hanging out with my friends!
Club/Group: SFU Ultimate Frisbee Club Admin Team, and volunteer on campus, supporting various fundraising events
Favourite Song: "False God" by Taylor Swift
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Mackenzie Morrow (she/her)
Major: Psychology, GSWS
Minor: English
Hobby: Hiking, kayaking, crocheting, acting, doing puzzles, reading, listening to indie music, learning to sew, and watching soccer.
Club/Group: Vice president of GSWSSU, Co-operative Education (Co-op), RA in the Close Relationships Lab, Scholarship Student
Favourite Song: "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
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Julia Mosi (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Hobby: Listening to Taylor Swift, reading, and travelling
Club/Group: President of Psychology Student Union, RA in All Families Lab and Helping and Happiness Lab
Favourite Song: "All Too Well (10 minute version)" by Taylor Swift
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Rachel Nguyen (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Gaming, watching anime, cats, dogs, visiting galleries/museums, shopping, and cooking
Club/Group: HIVE Welcome Leader, SFU Surrey Games Lounge, and Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Favourite Song: "Fantastic" - King Princess
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Nirmayee Patil (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: None
Hobby: Cooking, reading, shopping, travelling, exploring cafes, fashion
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union (PSU) Executive
Favourite Song: "ExtraL" - Jennie
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Simran Sekhon (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Public Policy
Hobby: Photography, travel, baking, volleyball, hiking, visiting art galleries/museums, finding local cafes and bookstores, concerts and discovering new music
Club/Group: SFU Pre-Law Society, Student Recruitment Ambassador and Information Assistant, SFU HIVE Leader
Favourite Song: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane
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Mishaal Shahzad (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Going to the gym, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) executive
Favourite Song:
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Mia Tognotti (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Spending time outdoors, thrifting, watching soccer and hockey
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union Vice President, Helping and Happiness Lab Volunteer Research Assistant
Favourite Song: "Who We Are" - Hozier
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Maya Watson (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Film Photography, snowboarding, volleyball, all kinds of music, the beach, and travelling
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Glue Myself Shut" by Noah Kahan
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Sydney Winkler (she/her)
Major: Lingusitics
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Singing in a community choir, embroidery, video games, being outdoors.
Club/Group: LSU executive team, Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA), Women鈥檚 Center
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
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Alicia Zhan (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Hockey, biking, watching sunsets, long walks, dogs, romantic movies, listening to Arctic Monkeys and Hozier
Club/Group: HIVE Leader
Favourite Song: "What Once Was" by Her's
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Ellie von Richter (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: None
Hobby: Spending time outside in nature, daily nature walks, hiking, camping on weekends, volleyball, and knitting
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union (PSU) Executive
Favourite Song: "Dancing On My Own" - Robyn
Sociology
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Ana Medan (she/her)
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology, Social Justice certificate
Hobby: Journaling, singing, binging TV shows, exploring the city, attending concerts, making jewelry, and painting!
Club/Group: Executive for the SFU Vocal Jazz Club, Sociology & Anthropology Student Union (SASU) and FASS Co-operative Education (Co-op).
Favourite Song: "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
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Julia Mosi (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Hobby: Listening to Taylor Swift, reading, and travelling
Club/Group: President of Psychology Student Union, RA in All Families Lab and Helping and Happiness Lab
Favourite Song: "All Too Well (10 minute version)" by Taylor Swift