THE BASICS =

NAME: Jennifer Jeng-Yi Cheng
AKA: Jenn, Jen, JJ
AGE: 21 years old
DOB: May 9, 1982, in Rochester, New York
HOME: Princeton Junction, New Jersey
STATUS: 4th year @ the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

HIGH SCHOOL = West Windsor-Plainsboro High School (South) is where I spent 4 years of my academic career doing the high school thang. For me, that would be...clubs, NHS, colorguard, etcetera. Always was pretty involved with my church youth group, but didn't see it as a big deal. Then again, nothing seemed to be such a big deal in high school... Oooo! 7 of Spades! (the experimental a cappella group) Okay...so we're not up for a recording contract or anything, but it was fun! Love you guys! Hehe.

COLLEGE = I'm currently a student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor - majoring in Computer Science Engineering and minoring in Statistics. For those who know me...I guess I don't look like a CSE major so the reaction is usually, "Really? Wow." (good thing? hehe.) My dad studied Computer Science but it's not exactly a "following-in-your-father's-footsteps" kind of thing for me - though I did enjoy attending all those "Take Your Daughter To Work Day"s with him when I was in elementary school. I just like problem solving-type subjects (like math), I took a few computer classes in high school & liked them - so it all does makes sense!

College life is just soo awesome... especially since God has blessed me with awesome friends, even while I am so far away from home. Check out some of the sites of the activities I got involved in over the years @ U of M in my LINKS section!

THINGS I LOVE? = Hmm... there are so many things that I love... so many things make me happy.
THINGS: My God (why? click!). My family. My friends. Stuffed animals, especially my CareBear - Pinky. My bed [particularly the one at home]. The ocean/beach. Hammocks. Blue skies. Stars. Twilight. Bags/purses. Sweet floral scents: Jasmine, Rose water, gardenia, freesia.
FOOD: EVERYTHING!!! I love trying new things! Especially food! I'm ALWAYS up for food! Love seafood. Steak. Auntie Anne's soft pretzels. Bubble tea. Smoothies. Fruit: white peaches, grapes, watermelon, honey dew, mangos, berries, lychee, lian-wu (not sure how to say it in English). Mmmm...yum!
TV: I crave information (useful and useless...however, useless information tends to be easier to accumulate through television) Ally McBeal, Friends, Will & Grace ~ anything on the Style network.
MOVIES: Love 'em. I'm always up for a movie. Here are some favorites: The Matrix, Life is Beautiful, The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, The Lion King, Gattaca, The Usual Suspects, Ocean's 11, American History X. I also enjoy watching old movie classics, like Breakfast at Tiffany's, Look Who's Coming For Dinner, Roman Holiday ~ I love Audrey Hepburn & Gene Kelly!
STORES: I love sifting through unique boutiques for quirky items, but when it comes to personal style: comfortable, classic. Banana Republic, Express, Urban Outfitters, Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn (I like home decor stores though I have no reason to purchase anything there I like the "feel" of the store).
MUSIC: Once upon a time I took piano lessons (10 years), flute lessons (1 year), & viola lessons (1 year) - but my music career didn't quite work out. I love music though! I have great respect for people with musical talent. I love singing/creating, listening, & dancing to music... mostly pop, R&B, hip-hop, Christian, a cappella, classical, alternative rock, dance. Changes with my mood. I recently got into a little bit of classic stuff, discovering the likes of Led Zepplin, Def Leppard, Journey, and the Beatles. I'm always lovin' soulful or dance-y stuff: Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, GooGoo Dolls, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Dave Matthews Band.
THE ARTS: ...meaning fine arts, theater, & DANCING!!! Looove to dance - took ballet & jazz when I was younger, but it doesn't matter what style. I'm open to learn anything. Love visiting museums, watching plays, attending concerts. Fun stuff.
SPORTS: I'm not particularly athletic... okay, I'm not athletic AT ALL... but every once in a while, I like doing stuff that may require some slight amount of physical coordination & stamina. Only with people who are used to seeing me make a fool of myself though - doing mostly things like rollerblading, volleyball, or playing ultimate <disc>. I don't really follow any sports, but I do go to the Michigan football games — those are fun! (yes... I DO know how to play football, I just can't do it... hehe) Though, I should just stick with dance-y stuff (like jazz, hip-hop, or yoga).

Any questions?
E-mail me @ jjcheng@engin.umich.edu, AIM: jennbidoo