I became involved with Abuse & Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) my freshman year at Penn, served as internal chair my sophomore year, and now as a junior I serve as the Chair. ASAP advocates anti-violence and puts on Take Back the Night every Spring, which is an international event and campaign with the mission of ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. This year, Take Back the Night is on April 7th! For me, being involved in ASAP and Take Back the Night have absolutely been formative and inspiring experiences, and I am so grateful that they have allowed me to meet and learn from incredible activists for this cause. Check it out here! https://www.facebook.com/events/1163110953721447/
Name: Isabella Auchus
Hometown: I’ve moved around a lot so I don’t really have a hometown, but currently my family is in Jackson, Mississippi
Major: Psychology
Minor: Hispanic studies
Relationship status: Accepting applications for a formal date
Best Quality: I’m vegan
Worst quality: I tell people I’m vegan
Describe the hook up culture at Penn in 3 words: Do what you want, what you want with your body. And always get consent. (Too important for just 3 words!)
Favorite BYO: Ethio Cafe or Audrey Claire
Favorite Drunk eating spot on campus: Wawa. It’s my second home
Sabiest place to study: Outside at the tables by the compass
Advice to your freshman year self: Stop waiting until Friday to go out
Favorite Penn social event: Take Back the Night! It’s not exactly a social event, but it’s one of the most inclusive events on campus that brings so many communities together.
Best restaurant to go with your parents: Vedge
Describe downtowns in 3 words: Too many freshmen