Candace Cang '26

Why you joined the A³C: I joined the A3C because I always felt like it was a place I could always come back to after long days and difficult times. I hope that I could extend this community to others on campus through the work I do. It's easy to feel lost in a place as big as Stanford, and I wanted to be a part of efforts that provide any ounce of care and belonging no matter how large or small.

One thing you love about Stanford: Stanford is hard! Adjusting and existing here can get hard! ~ but I have always appreciated all the communities, people, and resources here that recognize the humanness within all of us beyond academics. There are people here that hold genuine care and who want to extend their hand so we don't have to walk alone, and it's been the people that keep me going! I also really like the passion fruit orange guava juice in the dining halls. They also have good melon.

One class/program to participate in before leaving Stanford: BOSP Global Seminars!!! Truly the best experience if you are able to! Otherwise, AASib plug is a must! Apply to the AASib program as a little or a big :)

Advice to Frosh/anyone on campus: It's easy to get caught up on all the crazy accomplishments and crazy things that your friends and peers do, and while it's not the easiest thing to do, CHOOSE YOURSELF! If you need to take less units, focus on passions, go on walks, not do CS... extend grace to yourself in all avenues you take.