| Monica Kim |
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Majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry ... At UNC, works in the Applied Mathematics fluids lab ... Member of the Carolina Lion Dance Team
Fencing at UNC: In her fourth year on the squad ... Qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2007 and 2008 ... Recipient of the Coach's Award for Most Improved in 2006-07
Before UNC: At East Chapel Hill High School, earned five state championships as a member of the lacrosse team ... Participated in Tang Soo Do martial art for five years, earning a black belt and serving as assistant instructor ... Sparring and forms team co-captain 2003-05
Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1987, in Chapel Hill ... Daughter of Michael and Young-Ae Kim ... Has one sister, Clara (19)
More on Kim: Favorite pastimes are reading and participating in outdoor sports ... Favorite book is Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card ... Favorite movie is Old Boy ... Favorite sport other than fencing is martial arts ... Says she has climbed the roof of every academic institution she has attended ... After graduation, hopes to be a teacher ... Dream job is to be an Operation Smile dentist ... Biggest pet peeve is drunk drivers ... With a completely free day, would catch up on sleep and do homework ... Little-known talent is selective hearing
