Hi! My name is Sydney Phon-amnuaisuk, and I’m a third-year nursing student also pursuing a minor in Spanish from Allentown, Pennsylvania. At Temple, I’m proud to serve as the Fundraising Chair for the Temple Student Nurses’ Association and the Social Media Manager for Temple Red Cross. After graduation, I hope to work as an ER or trauma nurse, maybe even travel for a bit... who knows! I genuinely love to stay busy and productive, and I take pride in my strong work ethic. I currently work as a barista in Center City, which has been such a fun and rewarding way to connect with people from the city. In my free time, I’m passionate about staying active and exploring creative outlets, whether that’s through fitness, graphic design, cooking, or even doing my own nails. My one big goal is to learn Spanish and I am currently studying abroad at Temple Spain to accelerate my Spanish skills. I also enjoy discovering new places, especially trying out food spots with friends. I’m not a picky eater, so I’ll try literally anything! I also love shopping and music, and my playlists range from SZA to Billy Joel. I deeply value my heritage and cultural roots and love sharing my story of immigrating from Thailand. I’m so excited to begin this journey as a Peer Mentor and can’t wait to see what this year brings!