Contributed by Yujin Angolio
Yoo Shin (left) and Yujin (right) in front of Princeton’s historic Nassau Hall.
CARP Princeton was officially approved as a new student group on February 9th, 2022 at Princeton University! The fresh chapter will be led by Yujin Angolio as the chapter president and Yoo Shin Tanai as the chapter vice-president, both juniors in their university. The school’s Student Group Recognition Committee (SGRC) approved their group upon receiving requisite documents, an interview meeting, and deliberations by the Senate of the Undergraduate Student Government.
Yujin and Yoo Shin serendipitously met during their first week of their freshman year in 2019 and planned to establish a CARP chapter on their campus ever since. Despite a setback to their plans due to the pandemic, they spent the last two and a half years setting the foundation necessary for the fulfillment of their goal. They formed connections with like-minded friends and different faith groups on campus, supported established CARP chapters, attended CARP leadership retreats, and received support from Princeton staff and CARP-affiliated alumni.
The support and guidance of these staff and alumni were what kept Yujin and Yoo Shin determined to follow through with their initial plans and establish a chapter on campus. CARP Princeton wanted to offer their sincere gratitude to supporters like CARP vice-chair of the board of directors Dr. Robert Beebe, and CARP alumni Mr. Jeffrey Kingsley. Special thanks also goes to CARP chapter support coordinator Mr. Chungbom Katayama for guiding them as a young, pioneering chapter, CARP president Mr. Jinil Fleischman for always encouraging them and offering direction and guidance along the way, and the CARP New Jersey hub who offered moral support and strength to them throughout this process.
Upon numerous spiritual devotions such as prayer walks around the campus, the chapter established a prayer ground in the school’s Prospect Gardens with the support of the CARP New Jersey and the Family Federation community of Clifton, New Jersey.
The two chapter pioneers anticipate doing great things on the Princeton campus such as weekly CARP talks, one-on-one Divine Principle study sessions, service activities, and collaborations with other groups for interfaith discussions. It is their hope that these efforts will aid in the promotion and practice of universal values and principles amongst fellow students, resulting in positive change to their campus culture.
Congratulations, Yujin and Yoo Shin on the establishment of CARP Princeton! We wish you both the best in your future endeavors as you lead your chapter to greater heights.
CARP New Jersey members at a dinner gathering celebrating the establishment of CARP Princeton, their third chapter.
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