Sydney Tan

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Winnetka, Ill.
High School:
New Trier High School

Why Brown Statement: "I chose Brown because I believe it was the best fit for me academically. Having full freedom to choose all the classes I want to take is a unique opportunity that I am grateful for. Brown fosters an environment that pushes me to pursue whatever I am passionate about."

Concentration: Contemplative Studies, Pre-Med

Profile Questions:
Finals march-out song: Do they do this for diving?
Favorite food: Popcorn
Favorite dessert: Froyo
Favorite city: Chicago will always be home
Favorite athlete: Ryan Lochte
Favorite pro team: Da Bears
Current favorite music artist: Beyonce
Favorite restaurant in Providence: Den Den
Favorite holiday: All of summer
Favorite activity outside the pool: Eating
Who would star as you in a movie about your life: Mindy Kaling
Person you’d like to have dinner with: The Dalai Lama
Travel destination: The world
Other sport you enjoy: Is Zumba a sport?
Role model / someone you look up to: My teammates
Something you cannot live without: Fruit
Favorite Brown building: The main green
Most memorable meet as a Brown Bear: Princeton Invite
Favorite quote: When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot, and hang on

2016-17: Competed in five meets on the season ... Recorded a six place finished in the 3M at Columbia and against Cornell ... Also finished seventh in the 1M versus Cornell.

2015-16: Recorded a personal best in the 1M against Columbia … Also competed in meets against Harvard/Penn and Cornell.

2014-15: Scored a season high on both boards at the Yale dual meet ... Finished 20^th at the Brown Invitational on 1-meter and 17^th on 3-meter.

2013-14: Competed in the 1M and 3M competitions on the season … Finished fifth in the 1M competition against Columbia … Finished fifth in both the 1M and 3M events against Bryant … Dove against Columbia and Harvard in Ivy competition.

Before Brown: Graduated from New Trier High School ... Four-year varsity diver and team captain her senior year ... Member of Chicago Dive Club.

Personal: Enjoys being a foodie, traveling, and yoga.