
Name: Yasmina Siddiqui
Nickname: Yaz
PCUC Board Position: President aka Prez
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Economics and Mathematics
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Describe yourself in one word.
Indecisive (exhibit A: I couldn’t decide on one major, so I picked two)
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Unity
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
I want to have an MBA, doctorate and law degree.
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
mmmmm Aloo Palak with Rice and Garlic Naan.
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
It’s a tie between Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Veer Zaara
Which actress would you be for a day?
Deepika Padukone
Who is your doppelganger?
Princess Jasmine from Aladdin- solely because our names are doppelgangers.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
Something that gave me the ability to travel anywhere I wanted, food and hotel inclusive.
If your life was a song, what would it be?
The Heart of Life by John Mayer
What would you change about the world?
Not to sound Miss USA/America-ish, but honestly I would want world peace.
Favorite PCUC memory?
My favorite PCUC memory would have to be the PCUC culture show of 2010
because it was the first time my parents and siblings saw me dance EVER
and it meant a lot to me for them to be there:).

Name: Joohi Butt
Nickname: Butt, J-Booty, Butthead, Butt-Saab, you get the drift…
PCUC Board Position: Vice President
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Biology/Psychology
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Describe yourself in one word: PAAGAL!
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Identity
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
I want to become just like my mother. I want to be able to balance my career (I aim to be a doctor someday. I’m not sure which type yet, since so many subfields ascinate me, but I guess I’ll figure that out as my college career goes on), be an ideal wife, be an admirable mother who raises pure-hearted children who become wonderful/successful human beings someday, be a daughter my parents can be proud of, and be a great friend to those who truly care for me. I just want to be as well-rounded as my mom; I swear she’s superwoman in disguise.
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Aloo paratha <3 I could honestly eat it every day... Until I would die of heart failure.
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, hands down.
Which actress would you be for a day?
Madhuri Dixit
Who is your doppelganger?
Apparently, Ashley Leggat?
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A new phone
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Ek Ladki (from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai)
What would you change about the world?
Poverty. So many people die every day due to their lack of food, water, sanitation, medical care, etc. It breaks my heart ![]()
Favorite PCUC memory?
Performing at the culture show. I love to dance!

Name: Iqra Ahmed.
Nickname: Icky.
PCUC Board Position: Secretary.
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major:
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Describe yourself in one word.
Dedicated.
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Culture.
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Build a soup kitchen or homeless shelter in Pakistan.
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Biryani.
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
KAL HO NA HO <3
Which actress would you be for a day?
Aishwarya Rai (...no, she is not overrated)
Who is your doppelganger?
Nonexistent.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A flat overlooking the New York City skyline
If your life was a song, what would it be?
The Remedy by Jason Mraz
What would you change about the world?
end political and corporate corruption
Favorite PCUC memory? ****COMING SOON****

Name: Saim Tahir
Nickname: None (My first name couldnt be easier)
PCUC Board Position: Co-Treasurer
Class Standing: Junior
Major: Molecular and Cell Biology
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Describe yourself in one word.
Humble
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Home
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Finding a cure for something.
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Bryani of course and anything chicken.
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Mohabbatein (still cant get over this one)
Which actor would you be for a day?
Hrithik Roshan
Who is your doppelganger?
Still searching but cant find anyone like me.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A car!
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Everybody Loves Me – One republic (okay its really not but idc lol)
What would you change about the world?
Remove ignorance from this world.
Favorite PCUC memory?
****COMING SOON****

Name: Syed Ali
Nickname: Champuck Dhalundhar Bhamyun
PCUC Board Position: Treasurer
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Finance
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Describe yourself in one word.
Handsome.
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Community
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Enlightenment
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Ras Malai
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Dil Chahata Hai
Which actor would you be for a day?
Benny Lava
Who is your doppelganger?
Priyanka Chopra (We both look good)
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A break from the ordinary
If your life was a song, what would it be?
I’ve Just Seen A Face – Beatles
What would you change about the world?
Selfish Attitudes.
Favorite PCUC memory?
Saba Waqar, She’s a good looking girl

Name: Aksa Ahmed
Nickname: Akra/Iqsa because no one can tell my sister, Iqra, and I apart =(. Also, my mom calls me Aksa-Iqra. LOL
PCUC Board Position: Public Relations
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Business
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Describe yourself in one word.
Goofy.
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Fun!
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Become a successful businesswoman and a better Muslim. =)
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Chicken Tikka allllllllll the way.
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Gajni.
Which actress would you be for a day?
Priyanka Chopra<3.
Who is your doppelganger?
Lady Gaga.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A new Macbook Pro!
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Friday-Rebecca Black.
What would you change about the world?
Eliminate injustice, jealousy, hate, corruption, CHEATING, poverty, boredom, crime, diseases, cancer, anddddd wars.
Favorite PCUC memory?
****COMING SOON****

Name: Arti
Nickname: Princess
PCUC Board Position: Community Service Chair
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Biological Sciences
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Describe yourself in one word.
Princess
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Diversity
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Travel the world and learn atleast 6 different cultures
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
naan
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Khal Nayak
Which actress would you be for a day?
Madhuri Dixit
Who is your doppelganger?
No celebrity is lucky enough to share my features.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
everything pink..and a Forever 21 store…to myself
If your life was a song, what would it be?
anything that ranges between bollywood and linkin park
What would you change about the world?
trafficking, racism, and animal abuse
Favorite PCUC memory?
Dance practices for my first pcuc cultural show

Name: Syeda Faryal Haider
Nickname: Sye
PCUC Board Position: Underclass Repersentitive
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Political Science/Anthropology
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Describe yourself in one word.
Passionate
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Community
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Being happy!
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Biryani
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Kal Ho Na Ho
Which actor would you be for a day?
Madhuri Dixit
Who is your doppelganger?
Sonam Kapoor? Amrita Rao? Liv Tyler? Meg Ryan? Idk you pick onee.
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
A trench coat.
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Hot & Cold by Katy Perry!
What would you change about the world?
No one would even think of committing rape.
Favorite PCUC memory?
The culture show from last year! (2011) So much fun!

Name: Ashwin Nagalla
Nickname: Shwin
PCUC Board Position: Trustee
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Political Science/Economics
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Describe yourself in one word.
Bold
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Friendship
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Make a positive impact and be remembered in society
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Chicken Tikki Masala
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Guru
Which actor would you be for a day?
Shahrukh Khan
Who is your doppelganger?
Abhishek Bachchan
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
Green Tea Chinese Food (Farmington, CT)
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Love Story by Taylor Swift
What would you change about the world?
Injustice
Favorite PCUC memory?
Every moment I get to spend with my wholesome fellow Pakistani board members with good values.

Name: Fastina Khan
Nickname: Tina
PCUC Board Position: Honorary Member
Class Standing: Sophomore
Major: Biological Sciences
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Describe yourself in one word.
Loving
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Culture
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Open up a hospital in Pakistan for the less fortunate
What’s your favorite Pakistani Food?
Biryani
What’s your favorite Bollywood Movie?
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Which actress would you be for a day?
Kangana Ranaut
Who is your doppelganger?
Katrina Kaif
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
An Island
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Candy Shop
What would you change about the world?
The violence
Favorite PCUC memory?
****COMING SOON!****

Name: Sahrish Makhdoom
Nickname: Paras
PCUC Board Position: Trustee
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Biology
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Describe yourself in one word.
It’s Impossible to describe me in one word.
What does PCUC mean to you in one word?
Diversity
What would you like to accomplish during your lifetime?
Be happy with what i do, and be good at it.
What’s your favorite Pakistani food?
Biryani
What’s your favorite Bollywood movie?
Khabi Kushi Khabi Ghum
Which actress would you be for a day?
Maduri Dixit
Who is your doppelganger
Ummm, Idk….what do you think?
What birthday present would you buy yourself?
Whatever i please.
If your life was a song, what would it be?
Always remember me by Ry Cuming
What would you change about the world?
How ignorant people are.
Favorite PCUC memory?
Imran Khan concert.

***COMING SOON*** Maybe?