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1. How long have you been playing badminton?
I started training with a coach in 8th grade, and I’ve been playing ever since.
2. Why did you start playing badminton?
Initially, my older sister dragged me to badminton camp because she wanted to try out for the high school team. Reluctantly, I went with her. I thought it was stupid to do footwork and racquet swings all day, but I grew to love the sport after a few months.
3. Who’s your favorite player?
Devi!!!! cuz she’s so tiny but has so much energy.
4. What is the most memorable experience you have had throughout your numerous years on the Penn Badminton Club?
Meeting and bonding with all the awesome people on the team was one of the best parts of my Penn experience. I love all of you!!! Cooking 9 course meals and staying up until 4am was great.
5. Will you be donating money to our club in the future?
Sure, we’ll probably have to wait a decade or two until I have a real job and start making money. It’ll be easier trying to extract money from the investment banker and consultant alumni 
6. So what’s your plan for the next ten years?
I’ll probably be in med school and residency.
7. What would you say to those who are considering doing a PhD/MD program like you will be doing?
It’s pretty awesome so far… but what do I know, I just started a month ago. It’s definitely a long haul, so choose your school wisely, and make sure they have a badminton club!
8. What’s worse: giving up badminton for the rest of your life or giving up chocolate?
This is an awful question… I’d probably just rather die.
9. Where’s Waldo?
In Peter Thai’s bathroom.
10. Any parting advice for the underclassmen?
Train hard! Even though footwork and conditioning are not the funnest, it all pays off when you bring home the trophies 
Most importantly, have fun and bond with your teammates!