Letter from AANSOC Coordinators
"Because of the time I spent at the A³C, I developed self confidence and leadership, but also an appreciation for diversity and an understanding of how to overcome personal adversity."
PAHUA '10
Dear Frosh,
Welcome to Stanford! We're Sonnet and Tesvara, your 2025 Community Coordinators for the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee (AANSOC), and we are jumping for joy while awaiting for your arrival on campus! We cannot wait to show you around the Asian American Activities Center, or A3C for short (pronounced A cubed C)!
A bit about us: Sonnet is a junior studying Computer Science from Michigan, and Tesvara is a junior studying Computer Science from Brooklyn, New York. We met in our sophomore dorm, Ng, the humanities house, and have been taking classes and in clubs together ever since! We've both found incredible communities through the Asian American Activities Center, and we're excited to help you discover yours.
The A3C has been an integral part of our Stanford experience. We both remember our first NSO open house – sitting in the crowd, amazed at the incredible diversity of Asian Americans at Stanford, watching cultural performances, and meeting the wonderful people who make this community so special. It's something we've grown to appreciate more every year, and something you can look forward to!
At Stanford, you'll discover countless avenues to engage with the Asian American community, from joining Asian American Sib (AASib) families to participating in Voluntary Student Organizations (VSOs) like AASA (Asian American Student Association), ISA (Indonesian Student Association), or VSA (Vietnamese Students Association). You can take part in cultural performances and classes, from Chang Le Dance to Gu Zheng, apply to become a Frosh intern, look forward to the A3C's AIM mentorship program in your sophomore year, and celebrate milestones like the Asian American Graduation Celebration. Or, you might simply enjoy attending the many vibrant cultural events that bring the community together throughout the year.
We have been preparing all summer to invite you to our AANSOC events, scheduled from September 19 to 27, 2025. These events are open to all students, so please invite your friends to explore what our community has to offer! To learn more before you arrive, visit the A3C Website or follow our Instagram @stanforda3c.
If you have any questions or simply want to chat, don't hesitate to reach out to sonnet@stanford.edu or tesvaraj@stanford.edu. The transition to college life can be challenging, but you are capable of amazing things. The Asian American community at Stanford is here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to welcoming you with open arms!
