My name is Ting-Chih, but I like to go by Tina. I am originally from Taiwan, but I like to tell people that everything about me is American except for the passport. I am a chemistry major and I switched from physics after having an epiphany the summer before college began, and I gotta say, I got extremely lucky finding what I am passionate about early on in my career.

I identify as panromantic asexual and gender-wise I would probably call myself agender or genderless.

My identities are important to me for different reasons. My sexual and romantic orientations are important because I think whatever love I lack in the sexual department, I make up for in the romantic department. I firmly believe that who you want to have sex with doesn't represent who you will love, and also that there can be love without sex. My gender identity is important to me because, at the end of the day, I just want to stray away from labels about my gender. I don't want to associate with any particular gender because with those associations, to me, implies expectations. I just want to be able to do what I feel comfortable with, whether it be the way I dress or the things I do, without having people judge me for doing something that isn't traditionally associated with the gender they perceive me as.

I would like people to know that I am always down to talk. Even though I might not know what to say, I am always, always willing to listen because I believe everyone should have a safe space to express their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgement or repercussions.