Melody Hong (CAS’26)

Why did you choose to be involved in SAA?
I chose to be involved in SAA because I want to help people like me who need support when adapting to changes in college and in life as well. I would also like to serve as the bridge that connects people to opportunities. After my own experiences in college, I also aspire to be a person who could help others figure out their own potentials that they haven’t discovered. Being able to help people out makes me feel fulfilled and happy. Thus, I believe that the SAA provides a platform for me to be able to create meaningful connections with others. It is also a great opportunity to be able to experience teamwork while working for a meaningful cause together.

What is the coolest thing you’ve learned since you arrived?
The coolest thing I’ve learned so far at BU is just how much I can grow from stepping out of my comfort zone. I participated in BU’s London study abroad program in my Junior year. This experience will definitely be one of the highlights in my overall college experience. I got to live in a whole new country and I figured out how independent I could be. I made good friends that I would like to keep in touch with for the rest of my life. I’ve learned about new cultures and traditions that I have never experienced. Every new person, place, and challenge that I have encountered helped me understand more about myself and where I belong in a much larger world.

What are the aspects of BU that you are most proud of/regularly tell your non-BU friends about?
One thing that I will always be proud of in BU are my professors. They are not just merely my professors who are very knowledgeable and intelligent but they are my mentors who are indeed friendly and enthusiastic. Sometimes when I feel lost, I would go to their office and talk to them to ask for advice. After our conversation, I would always leave with valuable insights as well as a whole new perspective in seeing things that I have been having difficulty with.