| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | One memorable experience I had was my very first attempt at a violin solo in the 6th grade. I was frightened by all of the judges and parents watching me, and I had to play the piece from memory. I began to have stage fright as soon as I started but I eventually became comfortable playing the solo, finished strong, and got a high rating from the judges. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I identify most with my mother, because she has been the main caregiver in my life. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | I admire joy, honesty, intelligence, and a sense of hard work. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | One time I stood up on a moving boat and lost my hat in the ocean. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | I would travel to the UK, for the theatre and museums. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | I would pass on to them my college lecture notes, to show them the fun in understanding the biology and chemistry of life. |
