Intern Welcome

Hi everyone!

My name is Stephanie Luong and I am so excited to be this year’s Stephen S. Goodspeed intern. I am from Walnut, CA but I have lived in Singapore and Taiwan, and I was born in Vietnam. I am currently a third year student majoring in biochemistry with a minor in applied psychology. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a career in healthcare, specifically emphasizing holistic wellbeing. I am a major foodie and I thoroughly enjoy cooking and eating. I speak 3 languages –  English, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. I love trying new things, whether it be bungee jumping, skydiving, taking a pottery class, or picking up new hobbies. My all time favorite artists are Taylor Swift, Louis Tomlinson, Frank Ocean, and Zayn. Fun fact! I used to run a One Direction fan account in middle school. Side note, I am deathly afraid of all animals. 

After working at Health and Wellness the previous year, I wanted to further my involvement in student affairs and be the spokesperson for students. I am grateful to have this platform to address issues that align with my interest, namely food insecurity and nutrition disparity across the UCSB campus. I aim to implement programs and disseminate resources that will hopefully bridge the gap between students and their basic needs. I believe it is every student’s right to have easy access to the necessary resources, whether it be in terms of food, housing, financial, or wellbeing, before they can truly excel in their passions. I hope to adequately advocate for my fellow peers and ensure that they can grow as an individual at UCSB. Most importantly, I am excited for all the new experiences I will gain, people I will meet, and things I will learn as I progress through the year.