“I’m ready to embarrass myself” isn’t a slogan you’d typically expect from someone running for StuCo president, but for Kaikai Wu, it makes sense: he says he’s the kind of person who isn’t afraid to keep it real. And keep it real he has, declaring: “I don’t have all the answers.” But he does know what kind of person he wants to be, and it’s one who hopes to bring people together to find those answers.

Uncertainty aside, Kaikai is certain of three primary goals he’d like to achieve as President, all of which have been emphasized throughout his campaign.

First, to boost school spirit, he plans to create custom jerseys for all sports and activities, explaining, “I can organize all the logistics behind these jerseys and order them as I did in my old school.” The logic behind this is that if all activities receive the same level of recognition as others, and there were jerseys to match this spirit, the community would feel more closely bonded. 

Second, he wants to make opportunities outside of school accessible. Opportunities like debate, math competitions, and other academic programs already exist, but not everyone is aware of them, and students often find out too late to fully engage. Kaikai wants to change that by making sure information is shared earlier and more openly with the school community. 

Most importantly, he wants to bring people together. He pointed out that even within his own grade, there is a sense of division, with people staying within their own groups and not seeking friendships beyond them. He thinks that, come senior year for the class of 2027, the cliques will be so ingrained that this division will be impossible to fix. Therefore, he plans to create more opportunities for grades, friendgroups and people to actually get to know each other through various school-wide activities, such as the popular selfie knockout competitions.

His famous quote, “I’m ready to embarrass myself,” sets these goals up perfectly and highlights his willingness to lead by example. He says he’s the person who’ll post something goofy, put himself out there, do the things others might hesitate to do, and encourage you to join him. Because at the end of the day, “people don’t avoid participating because they don’t care, they just don’t want to be judged,” and he believes that if someone is willing to go first, that barrier will start to disappear. 

When asked who he’s most grateful for in his life, Kaikai chose his older brother. He describes him as “a stabilizing presence in his life,” and even though they don’t live together anymore, he can still count on him anytime. “This is the kind of impact I want to have on people as StuCo president,” he explained, “someone who always has your back no matter what.”

And maybe that’s what ASIJ needs most right now.