UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON โ EST. 2008
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Ella Torkelson
Nickname: #142 krÿsa L.I.S.M.
Crossed: Spring 2022
Big: Gorejer "retro S.P.E.K.T." Her
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Major: Biochemistry, Certificate in History
Year: Class of 2024
Ethnicity/Heritage: Chinese
Pronouns: she/her/hers
What are some hobbies/interests you have?: playing basketball and volleyball, eating, sleeping, chemistry, beating people in smash with my yoshi main๐ฎ๐จ, snowboarding (in the winter), getting boba with my friends or by myself
What I Aspire: I hope to attend medical school to pursue internal medicine, but also stay connected to everyone and make a positive impact on the community.
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Favorite Food/Restaurant: Poke Plus or Cheba Hut
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Why did you join aKDPhi?
I wanted to surround myself with a community of people who would support me in everything that I do whether it be personally or professionally. aKDPhi fostered a very safe and welcoming environment that I had never experienced before as I grew up with only younger brothers. Through only my short time in aKDPhi so far, I have seen significant growth within myself both personally and professionally, and I want to continue to surround myself with such empowering people who inspire me to be the best version of myself.
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How has your time in aKDPhi helped/improved/challenged you?
aKDPhi has challenged me to become the best student, friend, sibling, and person that I can be. Through aKDPhi, I have learned that emotional vulnerability is empowering and that anything can be accomplished if you surround yourself with the right community of people.
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Positions Held in aKDPhi: Secretary
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Affiliates & Positions Held: Wisconsin Women's Pre-Medical Association, Biochemistry Scholars Program, Department of Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Award Program
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