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Hello my name is Nabeeha Misbah (she/her) and I am a sophomore majoring in marketing and minoring in Chinese. I was born and raised in the Washington area and currently commute to Seattle U from Bothell. I pledged in spring quarter last year because I wanted to enhance my networking and business skills. After spending all of last year remote, I really wanted to get to know the students from the business school. My advice to pledges is do your best! Even if you’re unsure, if you put in your best efforts you will show great progress and learn from your mistakes.

Fun fact: I love embroidering and talking about linguistics!

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Greetings Pledges!
My name is Malisa Nguyen (she/her), I am a first year hoping to become a finance major! I haven't been a brother for that long but membership to this fraternity is incredibly valuable. I pledged fall quarter 2021 with a group of amazing people. I joined the fraternity for meaningful connections and mentors to make my time at Albers enjoyable. Although the pledging process is overwhelming, I recommend you pour everything into it. All the activities that you're doing now will benefit you greatly in the future. Build strong productive habits now and you'll start to see wonderful business skills within yourself. A fun fact about me is that I've made two last meals. (I work in a retirement community as a cook.)

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Hello Pledges!

I am Betty Qian (she/her). I am second-year business economics and business analytics double major. I pledged in Fall 2021 because I want to get involved in the SU business community in order to connect with more people.

As I pledged not so long ago, my biggest advice is don't wait for the last minute (aka your informal and formal interviews)!! Put everything on your calendar so you won't miss anything during pledging.

A fun fact about me is I was born and raised in Beijing, China. I lived there for 13 years :)

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(She/her/hers)I am a finance major with plans to graduate in March of 2023. I am currently interning at the Washington Policy Center and I have just left a position at Nordstrom. I pledged in the fall of 2019, my freshman year. It is a great way to meet people in the business school and network with alum. Pledging is also super helpful in interview prep and professional development in general. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy skiing.

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Hi Pledges!

I'm Anamaria Ignjatovic (she/her) and I am a junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Finance. I pledged Spring Quarter 2020 in order to get more professional experience and gain connections. Outside of AKPsi I am captain of the Seattle U Dance Team, and am the Chief Compliance Officer for MotMot Coffee.

Though pledging is very challenging, it allowed to grow a lot professionally, and gave me lots of experience with interviews.  I now feel very comfortable when presenting myself in a professional matter and am not as nervous during interviews. The connections and opportunities are also great-- I got my first internship through an alum! Outside of that, AKPsi is a great place to meet new friends who share similar interests as you, and you almost always will know someone in your classes. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you, so please don't hesitate to reach out for an interview!

Fun fact: I have an unhealthy addiction to reality tv and true crime. My current obsessions are Selling Sunset and Bad Vegan on Netflix.

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Hi everyone!

My name is Alyna Roshan (she/her) and I am a first-year double majoring in Business Analytics and Economics. I pledged in Fall 2021 because as a business student I wanted to improve my professional skills and expand my network while creating a sense of community alongside like-minded people, and I have met some of the most amazing people!

As someone who pledged recently, my biggest advice to you is just to stick through the process. It will get challenging, but that’s the point - to push you towards really improving your professional and business skills. The Brothers are always there to help and support you in any way possible, make use of your Big Psi to the fullest and get to know your pledge class, you are all in it together.  Don’t forget to take the time to really take care of yourself, it will be worth it in the end.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me anytime!

Fun Fact: I have been to the Amazon Rainforest and I hugged a sloth!

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Hi!

My name is Katie Starobin (She/Her) and I am from Southern California. I am a first-year majoring in Business Analytics and Economics, and I am currently in the Honors Program. I pledged last fall in order to enhance my business education and strengthen my professional skills.

While pledging can be intense, I recommend that you welcome it- I don't think that there is any other time in your life where you will have 40+ experienced brothers who are actively working to help you grow and improve. Also, connect with your pledge class! You are all going through this together, so it is best that you help each other out.

A fun fact is that my current college roommate was actually my best friend in elementary school.

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Hi everyone,
I'm Valentina Bernal (she/her) and I am a junior majoring in Business Analytics with a minor in Finance. I am on the SU women's soccer team and I love going on walks outside, cooking, finding coffee shops, and spending time with my three dogs at home in Arizona. My family is from Mexico City and I have been speaking Spanish my whole life. AKPsi helped me grow in numerous ways and I can say with certainty that being encouraged to learn and apply the professional and soft skills fostered throughout pledging has made me feel more confident in myself and gain unique experiences. It also is a great environment to make very valuable connections. I hope you find how fulfilling the pledging process can be and please feel free to reach out with any questions or just to chat.

Fun fact: I am a certified yoga instructor.

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Hi Pledges,

My name is Natalie Crouse (she/her) and I am your Master of Rituals (MOR) this pledging quarter! As a second-year Biology major, I chose to pledge because I knew I wouldn't be exposed to a professional environment until I would pursue post-grad. AKPsi was introduced to me by current brothers and I am so grateful for it. I am participating in research this quarter which was made possible in part by the skills I have learned from my pledging process and from being a brother in the chapter! Since joining this fraternity I have been exposed to a great community of brothers and friends. Everyone is here to help you succeed so you should always reach out. I believe you get out what you put in, so even if some parts of pledging feel like it is overkill, it really isn't. In a real job interview or professional setting, all these situations could happen. I was also my pledge classes president so a little advice is you are responsible for yourself and your team, so don't work against your team because you end up working against yourself. I am so excited to get to know all of you this quarter!!

Fun Fact: Don't violate our bylaws, I'll know :)

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Hi Pledges!

My name is Mika Chan (she/her) and I'm a senior marketing major and sociology minor from San Francisco, CA. I pledged during my first quarter of college in Fall of 2018 because I was a pre-business major and wanted to immerse myself in a business-oriented setting of experienced and knowledgeable peers. AKPsi has helped me grow personally and professionally and allowed me to gain professional skills, leadership roles, and most importantly, a community on campus!

My biggest piece of advice for pledging is to work proactively and to view every step of the process as a learning opportunity. Pledging may seem intimidating at first but I found that the interviews, tasks, and events all allowed me to strengthen my skills in areas that I was not confident in (especially public speaking and presentations). I think it's critical to persevere and lean into the ambiguity and challenging aspects of the process in order to grow. I would also urge you to get to know your fellow pledges as you're all going through this process together!

Fun fact: I do abolition work in the AAPI community!

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Hello!
My name is Charlotte (she/hers) and I am a senior majoring in management and business analytics and minoring in philosophy. I work on campus for the College of Arts and Sciences as well as a New Student Mentor for first year Albers Students. I am originally for the East Side of Oahu, Hawaii and have lived there my whole life (till now). My fun fact is I have been stung by a bee over 22 times!

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Hi pledges!

My name is Daniel Huynh (he/him) and I am a marketing and Business management major. I joined the fraternity because I wanted to broaden my business experience and I was able to learn so many things since joining. Additionally, I wanted to network and be in a community with other business majors like me! A word of wisdom that I have for you all is that don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it! Pledging may seem overwhelming, but it is okay to reach out to fellow pledges or brothers for help :)

Fun fact: I binged season 1 of Euphoria in the fall and finished it in one day :D

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Hi Pledges!

My name is Nadeen Radi (she/her) and I'm currently majoring in Finance. I pledged AK Psi Fall Quarter of 2021 as part of the first in-person pledge class since the pandemic. In High School, I was a big DECA nerd, which is basically an internationally competitive business club. This led me to join AKPsi. I wanted an environment where I can develop my business and professionalism skills alongside like-minded people. I also secured my first internship through all the amazing resources AKPsi provided for me!

As an underclassman and a recent pledge graduate, my advice to you all would be to not get intimidated. The pledge process is professional only to prepare you for real-world professional experiences; trust me it pays off! You will exit this process as not only a better business leader but as a more well-rounded individual. Additionally, do not be afraid to reach out!! I am always here as not only a fellow brother but as a friend.

Fun Fact: My Final essay for Philosophy last quarter was about Attack on Titan ( I got an A on it ;) )

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Hi Pledges!!

My name is Roshni Patel and I use she/her pronouns. I am a second-year, double majoring in Finance and Business Management and minoring in Philosophy. I am also in the Honors Program. I pledged AKPsi my first quarter at SU (Fall Quarter 2020) during the height of the pandemic. I knew I wanted to meet other students like me that were interested in becoming principled business leaders and most of all, I wanted to make new friends and connections that I could keep with me for the rest of my life. I have met some of the most amazing people through AKPsi.

Here's some advice I have for you all as you embark on this 7-week process: What you put into the process is what you get out, so if you want to see true professional growth, fully engage in pledging. Don't wait until the last minute to get things done, spread them out equally throughout the quarter. Most of all, believe in yourself and your pledge class!

Fun Facts: I was born in London, I was on the same plane as Russell Wilson on my 8th grade orchestra field trip to Disney Land, and I've never had sushi.

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Hope Lang and I'm from San Francisco, CA! I'm a senior majoring in marketing and management with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. I pledged for AKPsi in the Fall of 2019 and have had a great experience being a part of the fraternity. I joined AKPsi because I wanted to meet other business students as well as be able to network with AKPsi alumni. I even secured an internship last quarter through a connection in the fraternity which was pretty cool. Some advice I would offer to you all is to step out of your comfort zone and try something new as the pledge process is supposed to help you grow professionally and personally. I look forward to meeting you all and don't hesitate to reach out to me or to any of the other brothers with any questions or concerns!

Fun Fact: I played competitive basketball for over 15 years! :)

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Hi everyone! My name is Chloe Vo (she/her), and I am a 2nd year double majoring in Business Analytics and Finance. I am also an international student from Vietnam. I pledged for AKPsi last spring quarter intending to step out of my comfort zone, learn more, and be better with my professional and personal skills. Throughout the pledging process and after becoming a brother, I was able to not only improve my transferable skills but also have formed so many friendships along the way.

I am excited for you all to go through this process. It is definitely a rewarding experience! My biggest advice for you all is to take things one step at a time. It could be overwhelming at first with all the tasks you need to get done, but be organized and take things one step at a time. Also don't forget to get to know your fellow pledges and have fun along the way!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to connect. I am excited to get to know you all and see you grow throughout this process!

Fun fact: My favorite candy flavor is orange :)

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Hi Pledges!

My name is Cassidy Denault (she/her) and I am a first-year Computer Science major that pledged in the Fall of 2021. As a non-business major, I was drawn to AKPsi to push myself out of my comfort zone and improve skills like interviewing and networking. But our chapter’s community and the opportunity to learn more about business is what I came to appreciate the most.

As someone who recently went through the pledging process, the best advice I have is to commit to it and push yourself beyond your comfort zone. The professional environment may feel intimidating, but pledging is the most realistic (and safe) place to improve skills you need once you enter the actual professional world. My advice: make an effort to connect with your pledge class, start projects early, and make the process benefit to you. Us brothers are all here to help you improve, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me to connect, for questions, or advice!

Fun Fact: I love to do environmental volunteering, and I’m always down for outdoor activites!

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Hi Pledges!!

My name is Alysha Patel (she/her)!! I am currently double majoring in Marketing and Management! I pledged AKPsi in my freshman year (Fall of 2019)! I joined AKPsi because I wanted to meet like-minded people to me! I wanted to get to know the people I would be taking classes with and spending my 4 years with! I have been able to meet some of my very best friends through this and I am very grateful. I also was able to get my current job through an AKPsi connection.

My piece of advice would be lean into your pledge class. At the end of the day, they know what you are going through better than anyone. Don't be afraid to ask for help!!

Fun Fact: I am the biggest Zac Efron fan you will ever meet! Like feel free to ask me anything and I will defintely know it. Also, I have been to the Jonas Brothers house back when they lived in Dallas, TX.

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Hi pledges,

My name is Abby Eom and I use she/her pronouns. I'm a 3rd year Management major and Environmental Studies minor. I joined AKPsi in 2019 and I would advise you to stay organized this quarter because pledging on top of school is really challenging! Rewarding, too. I joined AKPsi to learn how to assimilate to professional culture and it definitely taught me a lot. A fun fact about me is that I am a self-proclaimed donut connoiseur.

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Hi Pledges! Congrats on your admission into the Pledge Class :)

My name is Bethany Locke (she/her) and I am a Finance and Business Analytics double-major, with a minor in Econ. I pledged to Alpha Kappa Psi in the Fall of 2018 during my first quarter of college. I recruited Alpha Kappa Psi to be part of a community of driven students and leaders on campus, and in turn, I have met some of my best friends, roommates, and classmates! I also was not sure what I wanted to study, and hearing from many of the Brothers at the time helped form my decision and passions.

Some words of advice I have for pledging include 1) see the big picture: pledging can be tedious and a lot of events in a short amount of time, so take some time to zoom out of the picture and see what greater picture/lessons/skills there is. and 2) don't be a stranger! You get what you put into your pledging process, so take the time to engage with your fellow Pledge Class and with the Brothers -- many of them are graduating at the end of this quarter!

Fun Fact: I have caddied for Macklemore, I'm on track to have seen 15 Seattle concerts throughout my 4 years at SU, and Alpha Kappa Psi has brought me to Phoenix, Boston, and Chicago!

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Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Dang (she/her/hers) and I am a Junior majoring in Business Analytics and Marketing. I pledged AKPsi during fall quarter of my first-year because I, personally, didn't have a lot of experience in the business field and I thought that this would be a great opportunity to get that. I knew I wanted to get involved in something related to my major, but I also wanted to meet new people and make new friends. My piece of advice for you all is to take everything day by day. It can get overwhelming at times, but take opportunities to care for yourself and enjoy your life! Staying as organized as possible will definitely help you to feel less stressed. I'm always here, so please reach out if you need anything :)

Fun Fact: I am an avid baker! I've baked macarons, fruit tarts, etc., but I'm currently really into cake decorating! I love baking cakes for all of my friends and family for their birthdays.