After being elected last week as the next Undergraduate Assembly chairman, College junior Jason Karsh sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss life at the UA, goals for the year and girls with the new big man on campus.
Daily Pennsylvanian: How did you get your start on the UA?
Jason Karsh: I went on the Pennacle pre-orientation program and . was convinced by some juniors and seniors to . give the UA a shot freshman year.
DP: What kind of work have you done in the past for the UA?
JK: [Mainly the] Ruckus music service, the free New York Times, USA Today, Philly Inquirer. . This last year has really been me taking leadership roles on the UA and helping people with their projects.
DP: What is your main goal for the UA this year?
JK: To make sure that the UA members get the most of out of their experience and do projects that they are interested in. . That's the only way they're going to be able to give back to the student body.
DP: How are you going to make the UA more accessible?
JK: More UA members going door to door or talking to constituents, going to student group meetings and doing [UA updates on] YouTube . will put more faces to the UA and make it seem like people, not just some arbitrary organization.
DP: There's a lot of dating among UA members. Are there any special ladies, UA or not, in your life?
JK: I wish. I haven't found that special someone yet, but I know she's out there.
DP: Do you plan to go into politics professionally?
JK: I'm actually really interested in spending some time abroad, . but eventually I do see myself going into politics and some capacity.
DP: What other campus organizations are you involved in?
JK: I am a speaking advisor through the Communication Within the Curriculum Center; I am in Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity; I am a tour guide for Kite and Key; and I was involved in various organizations over my college career.
DP: You recently starred in the SpringFling 101 video. What's it like to be a campus celebrity?
JK: Well, I have fans outside my door every day [laughs]. I wouldn't say I'm a celebrity, but I do think it's funny now that people appreciate my Borat impersonations better.
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