Mina Mizumatsu, GSE

Smart, stylish, and friendly, Mina is a fun girl to be around. She is always cheerful, put-together, and ready for anything. Keep reading to find out more about this amazing and ambitious woman who loves old architecture and Korean pop music.
 
Hometown: Kurashiki, Japan 
Program: MSEd, Graduate School of Education (Higher Education Administration)
Languages: Japanese, English, learning Korean 
Horoscope Sign: Sagittarius 
 
What brought you to Penn? I came to Penn because it has one of the best programs for Higher Education Administration.  
 
What do you love most about Philadelphia? Old buildings. It’s one of my dreams to live in an old house in the Old City neighborhood.  
 
Favorite spot on campus: Fourth floor of GSE building — it’s the best place for me to focus.
 
How do you like to de-stress? Chatting with my friends and exercising at the gym (I love yoga).
 
Summer plans: I’m taking summer courses, and after that I’m going back to Japan!  
 
Favorite music: I like jazz, and also K-pop (Korean pop music).
 
Favorite food: I love fruits.
 
Guilty pleasure: I’m addicted to watching Korean dramas. 
 
What do you look for in a guy? Somebody with clear goals in his mind.  
 
Perfect date: Taking a drive to the beach.
 
Goals forthe next ten years: I want to work for a university and do a job related to international education. Also, I want to get married and have a child.
 
What are some of your best memories at Penn so far? I met so many friends that I hope to stay connected with for the rest of my life!