Brian Cheong

Malaysia

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Undergraduate: Senior 

Major(s): Computer Engineering 

Minor(s): Computer Science and Mathematics 

Team: Aston Martin 

Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and Malay

Hobbies:  Photography, traveling, and coding.

Why I became a mentor: Having begun my journey at IUPUI as a mentee in IPMP, I have personally experienced the profound impact of mentors who provided me with invaluable support and guidance. This transformative experience has ignited within me a strong desire to pay it forward, extending the same level of energy and care to fellow international students facing similar challenges. By becoming a mentor, I aim to create a ripple effect of empowerment, ensuring that others receive the necessary assistance to flourish and thrive as individuals within the IUPUI community.

Bio: I am a senior majoring in Computer Engineering, born and raised in Malaysia. I like to think of myself as an ambivert, as I'm equally at home immersing myself in nerdy pursuits as I am embracing energetic activities. Meeting new people, savoring diverse cuisines, delving into different cultures, and discovering fun activities to do in Indy are all things that bring me immense joy. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing musical instruments, with the saxophone and piano being my instruments of choice. I am also an avid traveler, a passionate software developer, and lately, I have been really interested in photography. 

Favorite Place On Campus:  Campus Center. There is a special vibe there since you meet people from different parts of the campus.

Favorite place to eat:  There is an all-you-can-eat restaurant called K-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot that introduces Korean and Chinese cuisines at an affordable price. India Sizzling II is also a great place for Indian food!

My advice:  Be curious to explore things that you are unfamiliar with, always be open-minded and build long-lasting relationships with your peers, mentors, or faculty and staff on campus.