Spotlight: Vox Public Relations Coordinator!

Introducing Kara Wong, Vox Culture's Public Relations Coordinator! As we seek to develop our communications and increase our presence, Kara is our go to person to reach out to artists and find creative ways to communicate with the general public. Follow the on-going developments at Vox and see how Kara is helping our "voice" expand!

I was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Plano, Texas for the majority of my years until moving away to attend college at Texas A&M in College Station. For the years I’ve been here, I’ve come to love Aggieland. I’m currently a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in New Media Art. I originally started on the Biomedical Science route to Veterinary School; however, my passions were more with communications among people. There are always ways to improve human interaction as long as we have open minds. Creative methods of public and personal relations break international barriers, so I think it’s definitely worth it to advance ideas similar to that of Vox Culture’s.

What is your favorite ice cream? Mango and green tea! I’ve loved mango anything ever since I was a kid; being slightly allergic never stopped me. I’m always excited to go to Hong Kong since almost all desserts have a twist of mango. I started loving green tea ice cream after working at a Japanese and Korean restaurant. Sadly, tasty green tea ice cream is hard to come by.

What is your mode of transportation? I have the typical Toyota Camry; however, my preferred mode of transportation is motorcycle. Growing up, I always thought it’d be fun to learn how to ride, especially since I really liked “Gone in 60 Seconds” and the Fast and Furious series. I didn’t get the chance to ride until a year and a half ago. Usually people say that once you start learning, you can either fall in love or not care much for it. Although getting started was slightly nerve racking, I came to love the feeling of the wind through my hair.

Which form of art is your favorite? I enjoy photography, graphic art, and dance, but when it comes down to it, music is my favorite form of art. Just like most Asians, my parents started me on piano when I was young. I picked up violin in middle school, soon dropping piano; and when high school hit, I continued orchestra but also started learning drum set. This was the instrument I enjoyed the most. I played with good friends at church for our youth worship team at least one if not two or three times a week. The beat of the drums just had something that soothed my mind; I don’t think I ever was too musically coordinated with my fingers anyway. Music seems to open up the soul regardless of language.

What intrigues you about humanity? I’m always fascinated by how different everyone is. Everyone comes from different cultures, different families, different experiences; and for some reason, everyone is still able to relate on the simplest aspects of life. The brokenness humanity has from the ups and downs of life make humanity even more beautiful. Keeping an open mind is a must, though definitely easier said than done. Effective communication opens many doors and serves as the bridge that connects people all over the world.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Flight. Teleportation is a more efficient way of transportation than flight, but why not enjoy the journey—the feeling of being as free as a bird within a more natural way of things. I’ve always looked up at the sky in awe, whether it be the beauty in the sunrise or sunset, the clouds, or the stars in the night sky. To be just that much closer to magnificence would be breathtaking, and of course, it’d be a whole different story than being in an airplane.