Brandy Zhang

Brandy Zhang may be reserved during Harkness discussions, but she loves without reservation. Brandy is like a year-round Santa Claus who always comes bearing hugs, gifts, and an infinite amount of love. Whether it is acquiring 10 limited edition Winter Olympics keychains all the way from Beijing, ordering way too much dim sum on any given weekend afternoon, or getting cute little Valentine bracelets for her single friends, Brandy is always looking out for others. Brandy is the type of friend who will agree to a trip to Rowland Heights for spicy Sichuan hotpot without hesitation, even though she can barely survive a bag of hot Cheetos without bursting into tears. While Brandy is the most loyal friend you will ever find, she is fickle when it comes to celebrity crushes. Brandy has so much love in her heart that she can never limit her love for just one artist — from a room filled with EXO posters to an entire photo album of Ma Jiaqi to planning a future with her most recent crush, Li Runqi, Brandy moves through her fangirl phases quickly. Brandy’s love for these artists has also inspired her to pick up a few skills herself, including singing, dancing, playing the piano, guzheng, and cello. Apart from music, Brandy loves visual arts and all things aesthetic, such as beautiful sunsets and fashion. If there is one thing she wholeheartedly hates, it is New York City. Fortunately, Brandy will be attending Wellesley College in the beautiful city of Wellesley, Massachusetts, where she will major in sociology with a minor related to art.