This past weekend on April 8, at 6:30 PM, the Korean American Student Association (KASA) hosted their formal banquet, themed “Spring In Seoul.” Attendees were appropriately dressed in bright colors and florals that encapsulated the fresh vibes of sunny spring and warm weather. The event was hosted at Section House in Sawyer, MI, a quaint and modern aesthetic setting perfect for the fellowship dinner, consisting of an assortment of traditional Korean foods and a special vocal performance. After the meal, attendees were invited to participate in a series of games to win a $100 Amazon gift card, mingle while taking pictures with friends, and show their moves out on the dance floor. During the banquet, I talked to officers of the club and some of the attendees to gain a better understanding of what their experiences of the night were!
“I think the KASA banquet went really well—my officers helped me a lot with the planning process and ensuring everything ran smoothly leading up to the event. It was nice to see a lot of familiar faces and wrap up the spring semester with a lively event! I’m very honored to have been a part of such an amazing organization and can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year.”
Lauren Kim (president, junior, biology)
“It was so fun finishing off the year with one more KASA event celebrating Korean food, music, and culture with all of my closest friends! I think KASA has grown quite a bit in the past couple of years and I am extremely grateful to have been a part of it. I’m excited for the future of KASA!”
Christine Choi (event coordinator, junior, biology)
“I really enjoyed the KASA banquet when I saw the smiling faces and heard yelling and laughing. It seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves and enjoyed being with their friends. Plus the smaller area definitely created a more intimate space.”
Rock Choi (logistical director, sophomore, exercise science)
“Overall, I felt that the KASA banquet went smoothly! For my performance, I am happy with how it turned out, especially with the more moving pieces with Taehyun on the guitar and Jeremy playing the piano.”
Roy Min (music director, senior, informatics)
“KASA banquet was really fun with good music; I was able to share this last banquet with friends that I love!”
Anthony Kang (treasurer/photographer, senior, business)
“The KASA banquet was really a worthwhile experience for many of the AU students, including me. I had a great time bonding with my friends over the amazing Korean food the church aunties cooked as well as the photo booth and the fun games the banquet organizers prepared. I am definitely looking forward to the next banquet and I hope to become more involved in the club.”
Jessica Lee (freshman, biology)
“The banquet was lots of fun! The food was really good, the venue was super cute, and it was a great way to kick off this last month of school!”
Caitlin Adap (freshman, elementary education)
“I’d say that this banquet had the best food out of all the banquets this year, and the atmosphere was so fun. Overall, everyone was perfectly on theme and it was such a fun night!”
Lia Glass (freshman, elementary education)
“The KASA banquet was the first banquet that I went to at Andrews. It was a good event; I liked the spring theme and I enjoyed spending time with friends.”
Daena Holbrook (freshman, engineering)
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