Who are we?
Asian Pacific American Students

Meet some of our APA students below!

Thanit Baker

"Hi, my name is Thanit Baker; I am an undergrad student here at George Mason University. I’m currently a senior studying Information Systems and Operations Management in the School of Management. As a way to cultivate Mason’s Diversity, I have created the newly formed Thai Students Organization where I act as its current president. The Thai Students Organization or TSO, was formed with the vision to preserve, cultivate, and enhance the knowledge of Thai culture here on campus. Though we are a small group, we try to assist the university anyway we can as well as encourage and assist its members towards academic development."

Sachiko Cline

"Hi! My name is Sachiko Cline and I am a Senior, class of 2008. My major is Integrative Studies through New Century College (NCC) with a concentration in Family Studies and minoring in Conflict Analysis & Resolution. I am very involved on Mason's campus because I care a lot about my school and the people in it, so I try to do as much as I can for the Mason Community. I am a sister of the Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., a historically Asian-Interest, but non exclusive Cultural Sorority. Our main pillars and values are Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity, as well as Academic Excellence. Here at Mason, KPL holds the highest GPA amongst all Greek Organizations. I currently hold the positions of Liaison, Co-Rush Chair, and Social Chair of KPL. I am also an active member of the Filipino Cultural Association (FCA)and Historian for the Multi-Cultural Greek Council. This Fall I received the Title of Miss Purple & Gold for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. I was a Resident Advisor for three semesters and I am currently working for GMU's Information Services. I love Mason, and I couldn't have made a better choice for the University I chose!"

Tina Qiuyi Jiang

"My name is Qiuyi Jiang, but everybody calls me Tina. This is my senior year in Mason, and I am an Accounting major. I am also the President of Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA). CSSA holds 3 to 4 events per semester; mostly we celebrate the Holidays in China, which can make all the Chinese international students feel like home. "

Ahsan Ijaz

"Hi I'm Ahsan Ijaz, a senior here at George Mason University. I am majoring in Accounting and hope to pursue a CPA after I graduate. I am also the President of the Pakistan Student Association. Our organization and I are very actively involved with, and host many of the social activities here at GMU. "