Meet Our Staff

Peer Educators

Angelina

Hello, I am Angelina and I am pursuing an environmental studies major. I career dream is to be an environmental lawyer/pilot. I became a peer coach because I would like to help other students get the support we all need throughout our academic journey and introduce them to other campus resources that will also help them succeed in their career.

Something (fun, interesting, uniquely you) about me: I love painting and abstract art, I enjoy traveling and visiting islands during the summer.

My Clifton Strengths are: Consistency|Harmony|Discipline|Empathy|Communication

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Carly

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My Clifton Strengths are: Empathy|Developer|Belief|Learner|Competition

Elizabeth

Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I’m a junior majoring in Business Marketing with a minor in Supply Chain Management. This is my second year as a Peer Academic Coach, and I really enjoy helping others — I was in your shoes not too long ago! I’m still exploring exactly what type of sales I want to go into, but I’m excited about the possibilities. Fun fact: my favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids!

My Clifton Strengths are: Consistency|Harmony|Discipline|Analytical|Deliberative

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Evelyn

Hello, my name is Evelyn, and I am in my fourth year of Music Education. I aim to be a high school orchestra director, and I became a Peer Academic Coach to share my experience as a struggling college student and a teacher in progress with my peers. As much as I love my on-campus life, my life outside of campus is a high priority for me and I like to fill my time with hobbies such as Magic The Gathering, Baldur's Gate 3, and reading. Fun fact: I own five instruments!

Jackson

Hello! I am Jackson and I am a Psychology major. My career dream is to be a Neuropsychologist. I wanted to be a peer academic coach because when I came to college I struggled a lot with developing good study habits and keeping track of my work, I know how stressful this was for me, so I want to help others acclimate and avoid stress by building good habits.

Something fun about me: I love to rock climb, and I used to be on competitive climbing teams during high school! We would travel to gyms and canyons across the country to climb.

My Clifton Strengths are: Developer|Empathy|Positivity|Consistency|Connectedness

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Joel

Hello, I am Joel and I am pursuing a degree in electrical engineering and philosophy. My life mission is to be useful and make an impact in my communities. Coaching helped me solve problems much faster and efficiently than I’d otherwise have. Taking up this role is my bid to contribute to this cyclic process on campus.

Something I want students to know about me – I write and publish non-fiction (memoirs and sports) and have lived in four (4) countries.

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James

Hello! My name is James and I am a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish. After I graduate, I hope to go to medical school and become a physician. I became a Peer Academic Coach because I want to help other students find their passions. Between changing majors and taking a variety of courses, I’ve learned there is something for everyone at KU, and it is exciting to explore all of the options! Outside of school, my favorite hobbies are playing the guitar and coaching soccer.

Nenzara

Hello, I am Nenzara and I am a sophomore majoring in Sociology. I would like to become a professor or researcher one day. I became a peer academic coach because I wanted to experience working with students in academia and help them learn.

I really like Dungeons and Dragons!

Ruth

Hi! I am Ruth and I am a double major in Accounting and Finance. My career dream to make it to partner at a financial firm. As a Peer Academic Coach, my goal is to help students at KU develop good strategies for academic and life success. I am your peer and I want to hear your stories to help you succeed.

Something unique about me: I was adopted from China.

My Clifton Strengths are: Realtor|Focus|Strategic|Learner|Futuristic

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Adam

Hey! My name is Adam, I'm currently a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My favorite classes are math and physics courses. If you're looking for help understanding a concept, need a new method for solving a problem, or are having trouble applying what you learned in class, I'm your man!

Ansuman

Hi, I am Ansuman, senior in a Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, passionate about software development and problem-solving. I enjoy helping others understand complex concepts and love breaking down tough topics into simple, approachable steps!

Alvaro

Hello! My name is Alvaro, and I am currently a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Business. I currently tutor most of the introduction chemistry and mathematics courses. I am originally from Nicaragua, so I also help with most of the Spanish courses as it is my first language. In my free time I really enjoy practicing soccer and tennis, while also watching any sport that is in TV.

Ansuman

Ava

Hi! My name is Ava and I am a current sophomore at KU. I am majoring in pre-nursing, and I am completing a minor in healthcare information management. I can help with statistics, or other pre-nursing courses! I look forward to meeting and helping other students!

Braden

Math major who just returned from a year abroad in France, always happy to help out!

Brett

Hello! My name is Brett, and I am a third-year economics student. I mostly tutor economics, with the occasional math class. In my spare time, I love to read, exercise, listen to music, and hang out with my friends!

Cac

Hi! My name is Cac. I am a third-year pharmacy student. I tutor a variety of courses, including Math, Chemistry, and Biology. Outside of school, I enjoy crafting and ice-skating!

Cannon

Hey! My name is Cannon and I am a senior studying biochemistry. My favorite classes here at KU include organic chemistry, biochemistry, and calculus! Outside of school I enjoy reading, playing piano, and spending time with my friends.

Carson

Hello, I'm Carson! This is my third year at KU, I am a biochemistry major and an applied mathematics minor. I am also on the pre-med track. I tutor mostly chemistry and math courses, and am look forward to another year as a peer tutor!

Cruz

Hello! I am Cruz. I am a senior in mechanical engineering and I like to tutor because I see it as my way of positively impacting the lives of others and I love seeing people grow! Outside of work I watch and play a lot of sports and I am very active(gym,running.etc)if not I am hanging out with friends/family.

Deboshri

Hello!
My name is Deboshri! I am an EEOB major and an environmental science minor on the pre-med track. I am from Olathe Kansas. I teach many biology and chemistry courses. Outside of school and work I love to read, make jewelry, watch TV, and hang out with friends!

Deegoda

Hey! I'm Kesara. I'm a Sri Lankan undergrad in Chemical Engineering. I love to teach anything regarding chemistry and also help in Math and (possibly) Physics lol. I'm a very flexible when it comes to helping people so I can definitely adjust to your learning preferences.

I'm also a guy who does not want tutoring to be boring for both me and my students so I will definitely try my best to make it interesting and I'm definitely open for any other suggestions you could give me. Even if its still boring, we can still fill the gap with some good conversations, either subject related or totally random stuff

Enzo

I am a 4th year student in Mechanical Engineering and I tutor lower level math, calculus, statistics, and sometimes ethics too.

Ginger

Hi! My name is Ginger. I'm a senior on the pre-nursing track with a psychology major and applied behavioral science minor. I am the president of the KU Aerial Arts Club and the Associate Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. I can tutor many biology courses but specialize in anatomy (lecture and lab) and physiology. I UTA for the dissection lab and sub-in for the anatomy lab when needed. I also made the Open Model Program at Wingspan for anatomy students so feel free to ask me about it!

Grace

Hi! My name is Grace. I am from Nebraska and I am a junior at KU. I am studying Human Biology with a psychology concentration. I plan on attending grad school for occupational therapy or nursing. In my free time, you can find me cooking, at the gym, or thrifting. This is my first year tutoring, and I'm excited to help in any way that I can!

Hailey

Hi! My name is Hailey and I am a mechanical engineering major with a minor in women gender sexuality studies. I am volunteer lead for Jayhawk Motorsports(the racing team) and in my free time I love to bake and play video games.

Hritik

Hi, I am a sophomore currently pursuing a bachelors in Aerospace engineering. I love math and hope to help students better understand it, aside from that I love playing guitar, going to concerts, binge watching video essays, and my major.

Jack

I'm a junior at KU pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. I'm originally from Seattle, Washington, I have two dogs, and I love to travel. New to tutoring at the Wingspan, but I'm excited to start this fall!

Jonas

Hello, my name is Jonas, and I am a senior in the physics department with an interdisciplinary focus in biology. I have been a teaching assistant for several semesters in both PHSX 114 and PHSX 211, but I am also able to tutor most of the introductory math, chemistry, and biology courses required for most majors. Feel free to book an appointment with me if you feel like you need some help in any of these classes!

Jordan

Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science dual major.

Kendall

Hi! My name is Kendall (she/her) and I'm a junior majoring in Microbiology and Chemistry. In my free time, I love to sing, create interesting makeup looks, and go thrifting with my friends. I mostly tutor Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry courses, and I enjoy simplifying complex topics into more easily accessible language and concepts. I look forward to working with you!

Kush

Mechanical engineering junior, tutoring ME, MATH, PHX, and many other courses.

Lauren

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am majoring in Electrical Engineering with minors in math and physics. I enjoy the 'making things make sense' part of tutoring and meeting new people of different academic backgrounds. When I'm not doing schoolwork, I like trying new things and spending time in nature. Rock Chalk!

Luke

Hi! My name is Luke I am a junior studying molecular biology, on a pre-medicine track. I tutor mainly stem classes, focusing on general chemistry and physics. Feel free to book an appointment with me if you need help in any of your science classes!

Madi

Hi! I'm a senior MCDB major on the pre-med track. Some of my hobbies include reading and going on walks with my friends!

Maral

Hi! My name is Maral, and I am a junior studying Math and Computer Science. One of my strengths as a tutor is introducing a concept from a few different perspectives so that you can better understand how to conceptualize and apply it confidently. In my free time, I like to do urban sketching.

Matthew

Hello! My name is Matthew and I mostly handle mathematics (or the occasional physics problem). I've got a ton of experience with calculus, algebra, and beyond, and am comfortable with almost everything mathematical in the KU undergraduate course catalog. My free time tends to be spent between Celeste--my favorite game-- and wrapping my head around concepts in algebraic topology.

Mauricio

Hello! My name is Mauricio, and I'm an Engineering Physics major. I enjoy playing sports, though I don't really watch them. I love helping others understand complex topics, especially those requiring deep thinking. If you need help with physics or math, whether it's understanding concepts or applying formulas, I'd be happy to work with you!

Nicole

Hi! My name is Nicole, and I am a third-year student double majoring in chemistry and Chinese. I enjoy reading and watching C-dramas in my free time. Schedule an appointment with me if you're looking for support in general or organic chemistry courses, including honors sections. I look forward to working together!

Nikita

I am an international student from Ukraine studying Mathematics and Economics. Originally, I became a tutor to improve my English speaking skills, but later it grew on me. At this point, I have been tutoring for over 5 years, and the best thing about it is the ability to challenge my students. I tutor various math courses ranging from 002 up to 500. Currently, I am waiting for my PhD application decisions. As for my hobbies, I play badminton (due to being a quarter Indonesian for some reason), cook, and ballroom dance. Cheers!

Nin

Hello, my name is Nin Mai. I am a pharmacy student. I am tutoring BIOL, CHEM, and MATH.

Noah

Hi! My name is Noah, and I am a first-year majoring in both math and music. My music degree is a BA in French horn performance, but my primary focus is math so that is where I can offer the most help. In my free time I do a lot of juggling, and I'm happy to help you learn that as well!

Patrick

Hi, my name is Patrick, and I am a Mechanical Engineering and Music Double Major. I tutor engineering, math, and music courses.

Sam C

Hi! I'm an honors student studying electrical engineering. I love math and calculus is my favorite! I also love cats and playing board games and video games!

Sam N

Hi, I'm Sam! I'm a senior studying accounting, finance, and education. I offer support for various accounting, finance, and other business courses. I spend my free time playing video games, and I particularly enjoy strategy and platforming games. I also love playing board games with friends.

Sarah M

I am a Junior pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree. My favorite courses to tutor are any MechE. classes. In my free time I enjoy watching TV shows and movies.

Viet L

I am a senior, majoring in Microbiology. I tutor for Math and Chemistry. Outside of school, I like to collect vinyl and cook :)

Undergraduate Consultants

Alba

Hi! My name is Alba and I am a second-year political science student from Denver, Colorado, but I grew up in England and Spain. I specialize in English as a second language as well as Spanish writing, but I would love to help you with any writing assignment you have, or even just chat in Spanish. For fun, I love to do anything outside, from hiking to skiing and recently running. I am excited to work with you!

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Allyna

Hello, my name is Allyna, and I am a 4th year here at KU from Des Moines, Iowa. I am majoring in Business Management and English. I specialize in personal statements, cover letters, resumes, business writing, and elementary Mandarin-Chinese writing; but I am not exclusive to just that. I can also help with brainstorming to start off your writing projects or to chat about ideas you may have regarding them! In my free time, I frequent boba shops in town and enjoy crocheting. I have a few published works in the state of Iowa and one day plan to write my own historical fiction on my father’s experience surviving the Khmer Rouge. Feel free to book an appointment with me to write, plan, or chat!

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Amara

Hi! My name is Amara and I am a 4th year studying History and Secondary Education. I have a ton of experience with history papers, English papers, research projects, and creative works (I have a Creative Writing minor!). If you need help with brainstorming, outlining, organization, or citations, make an appointment with me. When I’m not working or in class I’m usually playing board games with my friends, going to local shows, or hanging out with my cats.

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Amna

Hi! I’m Amna Siddiqui, an honors freshman majoring in Human Biology on the pre-dental track. I have experience in freelance and research article writing, and I'm here to help you craft well-written, polished pieces that meet your project’s requirements. I can also assist with personal statements and offer support for any other writing needs you may have. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, trying out new recipes, and crocheting in my free time.

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Ava

Hi! I’m Ava Wollerman. I’m senior majoring in English and minoring in journalism. I love listening to music and going to concerts. I’m specifically interested in the rhetorical writing of black women beauty standards and how society views black beauty. I love working with contemporary writings and historical fiction pieces. I also love brainstorming or starting points. I can help assist with the requirements and hook your audience to your claim.

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Eleni

Hello! My name is Eleni Chapas, and I am currently a senior double majoring in English and Illustration & Animation. Whenever I am not doing a class assignment, I like to spend my free time crocheting, playing tennis, or hanging out with friends. I specialize in literary analysis papers, research papers, and creative writing, but I have experience in other forms of writing as well, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Emma

Hi! My name is Emma Goulding and I’m a senior majoring in English and double minoring in French and Journalism and Mass Communications. I specialize in Rhetoric studies, queer theory, and critical analysis, but also love to write poetry. I am a part of the KU Poetry Club SNAPS as a founder and the Director of Funding. My French is at an intermediate level and a fun fact is that I studied abroad in France this past summer (2025) for a month and a half. I love to read, write, listen to music, drink coffee, and spend time with my friends. I can help with organization, vocabulary, or anything else you want to improve!

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Heidi

Hey there! My name is Heidi and I am from Chicago around Wrigleyville (go cubs). I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Philosophy on the pre-law track. I am currently working towards publishing a research paper, so I enjoy working on those, but I also love personal statements. I also really enjoy creative writing so I can help you bring out your voice and creativity. I can assist with literary analysis pieces and keeping the paper in adherence with rubric requirements. Outside of academics I play club volleyball here at KU, am a member of Delta Gamma, and I love to cook! I am looking forward to working with you :)

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Isaac

Hey Y’all! My name is Isaac. I am a senior at KU majoring in both English and Communication Studies with a minor in Latinx/Chicanx Studies. My specialization within both of my degrees are in argumentation and rhetorical studies. In my free time, I like to practice boxing, cook, go for walks, play board games, read, watch sports, and weightlift. I am adaptable to most kinds of writing, but I am more comfortable with rhetorical analysis, cultural papers, and personal statements. Feel free to schedule an appointment with me, and I look forward to meeting you!

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Isabella

Hello! My name is Isabella, and I am a Senior studying English and History and specialize in Early Modern Literature and philosophical intellectual issues within those works. I work as a researcher here at KU so I can help with Research papers and resources if needed. I am applying to grad school currently to get my Ph.D. in Early Modern Literature so if you need any help writing on Shakespeare or any of his contemporaries I would love to help! I am experienced in writing literary analysis papers, grad school applications, personal statements as well as upper-level history papers.

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Jack

Hello! My name is Jack. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student with majors in American studies and history as well as minors in French and philosophy. On campus, I am involved with various student organizations, the honors program, and the Global Scholars program, among other things. I am happy to look at whatever you have for me, but I am best at humanities writing and argumentative essays. Ask me about birds!

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Joel

Hey there! My name is Joel, and I'm an electrical engineering and philosophy double-major. Before enrolling at KU, I did investigative reporting and wrote sports columns for international news outlets. If you need someone review your research paper or analysis essay look no further! I also have experience curating cover letters, personal statements, and application essays.

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Max

Hello! My name is Max Bryan and I’m a third-year student studying English and French. I also have a minor in music, where I play piano and bassoon. I speak French at a conversational level, so if you need support in any French course, or if you desire a French speaking consultant, I can be of support! Additionally, I have experience with creative works such as fiction and poetry, as well as research papers, literary analysis, argumentative essays, and other types of writing. If you need music recommendations, book suggestions, or smoothie recipes, I can be of assistance as well!

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Quinn

Hello Jayhawks! My name is Quinn I’m currently a sophomore at KU majoring in History and minoring in Art History and Global and International Studies. In my free time I enjoy reading, skateboarding, playing basketball, and hanging out with my cat, Me-mow. If you are interested in advice on argumentative writing, humanities research, scholarships and applications, come on into the Writing Center at any time or schedule an appointment with me! These are my specialties, but I’m sure I can help you with any form of writing.

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Syd

Hey! My name is Syd, and I am a senior studying Theatre Performance and English, specializing in Creative Writing. I have extensive experience in helping workshop creative pieces of many different mediums, such as personal memoirs, stageplays, short stories, and screenplays. I also have extensive experience in academic writing, particularly English literary analysis. In my free time, I love to work on whatever creative writing project is rattling around in my mind at the moment, and also be involved in KU Theatre. Additionally, I enjoy painting, cooking, caring for my numerous houseplants, and spending time with my lovely cat.

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Graduate Consultants

Aadi

Hello everyone! My name is Aadi, and I’m a PhD student in the Curriculum & Instruction program in the School of Education. I have a master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and am well versed in the field of English Teaching. I have taught English in Nepal and Thailand as an ESL instructor and got the opportunity to teach a Freshman Composition I workshop and lectures at Arkansas Tech University as well. I specialize in writing, and I’m excited to be your Graduate Writing Consultant and help you with different essays, personal statements, research articles and anything related to writing. Fun fact about me, I have lived in 8+ countries and have native proficiency in English and a plethora of experiences to share with you all. I love bodybuilding, watching TV shows, and eating international cuisines.

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Adam

Hello Jayhawks! I’m in my last year of my master’s program in counseling psychology and previously went to KU for my bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in political science and a certificate in WGSS. I read, write, and present about masculinities, reducing incarceration, and LGBTQ+ communities. I love working with students on building up quality research and expressing their stories in their writing, particularly in personal essays and grant applications. I will talk your ear off about drag performance as well as powerlifting, so bring them up at your own risk!

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Angela

Hi! I’m a third-year PhD student in linguistics. My research focus is theoretical description, mostly on the syntax and phonology of lesser-documented languages (more specifically, Bantu and Tibeto-Burman). I enjoy reading across a wide range of disciplines and types of writing—research, technical, application materials, etcetera—so bring me anything! I also enjoy learning languages other than English; I speak conversational Standard Mandarin Chinese, and I’ve taken a few other languages, including Uyghur and Tibetan here at KU. In my free time, I watch lots of YouTube and search for free food.

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Anna

Hi! My name is Anna, and I am a second-year master's student studying Higher Education Administration. I received bachelor's degrees in English and psychology from the University of Iowa, and I enjoy reading and writing literary criticism. I'm happy to help with all stages of the writing process and I love learning about others’ passions through their work! Outside the Wingspan, I have a foster-fail calico cat named Pippi and an obsession with Aldi seasonal candles.

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Hunter

Hello! I am a second-year PhD student in counseling psychology. I am interested in working with college students in assessment and clinical settings and researching the role of identity in military veteran's civilian experiences. I love to learn new things from the writing that comes through the wingspan! I enjoy having conversations about your topics and getting to know more about your thought processes and how you organize those on paper. I enjoy playing souls-like video games, playing instruments, and learning skills.

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Mira

Hello! My name is Mira, and I am a second-year graduate student studying East Asian art history at the KU Kress Foundation Department of Art History. I also received my bachelor’s in East Asian Languages and Cultures here at KU, so I have basic proficiency in Korean after studying for 5 years. In terms of writing, my strong suit is research papers and analysis papers. I can help with research for those needing Korean sources as well as helping with McCune-Reischauer romanization. A fun fact about me is I am a trained singer who performed at KU for over 2 years!

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Rocio

Hi! I’m Rocio and I am a first-year PhD student in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies department. My academic interests include language policy and multilingual education, but I also enjoy reading works in social sciences and humanities. I like to learn about different fields through students’ writing projects! I can help with any stage of the writing process and with different types of writing. I am an international student from Paraguay, so my first language is Spanish, and I also speak conversational Portuguese. In my free time, I like painting watercolors and trying new delicious food.

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Sara

Hello! My name is Sara, and I’m a master’s student in KU’s Speech-Language Pathology intercampus program. I received my bachelor’s degree in SPLH and Spanish, along with certificates in Linguistic Studies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of Northern Iowa. Spanish is my second language (professional working proficiency) and American Sign Language (intermediate proficiency) is my third! I specialize in the research process, from brainstorming to final drafts, and I love citations, especially APA and MLA styles. I also have experience working with graduate school applications and resumes. Outside of school and work, I love to cook, so let me know if you want to do a recipe swap!

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Tiffany

Hi everyone! I am a second-year PhD student studying Counseling Psychology. I have a background in studio arts and psychology, with interests in Chinese culture, philosophy, and art history. Within writing, I specialize in graduate school application materials (e.g., CVs, personal/professional statements), research paper development/brainstorming, and answering writing prompts. I have language competency in Mandarin and Cantonese. English is my third language, so I can help with navigating writing in a new language. I play video games, watch a lot of anime, and love good food!

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Tracey

Hey! My name is Tracey Tran, and I am a graduate student in my third professional year here at the KU School of Pharmacy. I am an international student from Vietnam so I can speak fluently both Vietnamese and English. My major requires an overview understanding about brainstorming idea, cover letter, resume, and personal statement so I can help you with that when you need. I also have a cat who acts like a dog and asks me for a walk every night so you might hear me talk a lot about her!

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