EMPRESS
INTEREST GROUP
Elissa Irwanto
Joined: Fall 2020
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Mentor: Ella
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Major: Sustainability and the Built Environment
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Minor: Sociology of Social Justice and Policy
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Undergrad Certificate: AI Fundamentals and Applications
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Year: Class of 2024
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Birthday: August 9, 2001 -- Leo
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Ethnicity: Japanese & Indonesian
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About me: I love the water. From a young age, I was put in swimming lessons and ever since then, I fell in love. Now, I have my scuba license, am lifeguard certified, and played water polo. Throughout my life, I acquired very few talents, but at least I developed many passions. At one point, I was a hard-core One Direction, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Selena Gomez, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and more fan. I am very passionate about the environment, my family, friends, and dog! On the weekends, you will see me walking around, spending time with my friends, binging a show, sleeping, being a tourist in my own city, discovering new restaurants (pre-covid :0), thrifting, and more! Except during school, I sadly will be doing a mix of studying :( and hanging out with friends. I am currently trying to be better at cooking, crocheting, reading more books, journaling, and ultimately, trying to have better self-care habits.
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Rapid Fire Favorites: Favorite anime: Naruto and Demon Slayer, show: New Girl, Community, and ATLA, Disney movie: Big Hero 6
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Favorite EMPRESS memory?: My favorite EMPRESS Memory is Fall 2022 retreat. I had a wonderful time bonding and having fun with actives, inactive members, and alums. I absolutely love how comfortable and supportive we are with one another in that we can share our vulnerabilities, knowing that no one will judge. I felt so happy being surrounded by genuine people who care about one another.