The Program
AASIB is a voluntary student organization whose goal is to help incoming freshmen and transfer students smoothly transition into the Stanford community by exposing you to the various academic, extra-curricular, and social opportunities on campus. Our Big Sib/Lil' Sib Program matches you up with a sib family (or as we like to call them "sibfams"), which consists of about 4 lil' sibs and 5-7 big sibs. Sibfams are created based on similar academic interests, majors, activities, or personal pursuits. You don't have to be Asian to sign up and be part of a sibfam! Roles of Big Sibs
Role of Big Sibs
Big sibs serve as mentors and often best friends, who are there to guide you through your first year at Stanford. They can help you answer questions such as:
- What classes should I take?
- What clubs should I join?
- What are the major events that I shouldn't miss?
- How do I get involved in other Stanford communities?
- What is this major like?
- What are some summer opportunities for undergrads out there?
- How do I get a job on/off campus?
- What are the best social events to attend?
- and so much more!
Big sibs also arrange sibfam activities including:
- boba runs
- study breaks
- off-campus dinners
- movie nights
- going to athletic games and other Stanford events as a sibfam
- the very awkward but super fun "Screw Your Sib" dance (see Events for details)
- and a whole bunch of other fun activities!
Meet Everyone!
The AASIB program is an invaluable resource and such a great opportunity to meet upperclassmen, other freshmen and transfers, and dive right into Stanford life with sib family support behind you! If you have any questions/concerns please email any of the AASIB coordinators (our contact info is in the Staff tab). Sign up!
Click on me for more information!
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Kenneth Savage
Hi! My name is Ken Savage and I am a sophomore at Stanford. I'm currently undecided about my major but I'm planning to study Drama and Education. I sing in an all-male a cappella group called The Stanford Fleet Street Singers, perform in various plays on campus, am a member of the Pilipino American Student Union (PASU), and work at the LGBT-CRC as a Community Academic Support & Advising (CASA) Mentor. I can't wait to meet all of you and for you to join the AASIB family!
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Nujsaubnusi Vue
Hello! My name is Nusi! I'm a sophomore tentatively majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Chinese. I'm also a part of Stanford's Hmong Student Union (HSU). I enjoy rock climbing, playing soccer, and eating food. Let's get to know each other!
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Shahriyar Pruisken
Why hello! My name is Shahriyar. I'm a junior majoring in Math and Computational Sciences. I enjoy rowing, rock climbing, suba diving and Chinese Food. I'm part of Sanskriti. I hope all of you really enjoy next year and the (hopefully) beautiful weather - I certainly will!
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Dong Myung Kim
Hello, my name is Dong Myung! I am a sophomore, hopefully majoring in Math. I love music, watching movies, and spending time with friends. I'm so excited for AASIB this year! I hope all of you will enjoy the AASIB experience this year :)
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Tracy Vu
WATTUPPPPP! I'm Tracy Q. Vu, sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Art History. I love baking and giraffes.
Fall
We Are Family: This event introduces freshmen and transfers to the rich Asian American community at Stanford. It is a night of cultural performances and speakers from the Asian American Activities Center (A3C) and various Asian American student cultural groups on campus. The night ends with your first meeting with your sibfam!
Screw Your Sib: Big sibs are responsible for matching each of their lil sibs up with a blind date. This fun night consists of a sibfam dinner with your dates and a night of dancing at the official AASIB Screw your Sib Dance. Who knows maybe your big sibs do know best?
Winter
Pie Night: Come join your sibfam and all of the other AASIB sibfams for a night of yummy pies and socializing. Meet other sibfams and bond with your co-sibs and bigs!
Spring
Big Sib Recruitment BBQ: Want to be a big sib for the following year's freshmen and transfers? Rollout to the BBQ, meet other potential bigs, sign up as a sibfam, and enjoy some yummy Korean BBQ as we get pumped for next years littles!
