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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Riverside chapter.

Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship
Year: Fourth Year
Age: 21

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends (socializing), dancing salsa, and working out. John is a senior at UCR and his smile says it all. John is acknowledged for his enthusiasm, confidence, and radiant personality. Well known, he never hesitates to show off his personality or brightens one’s day. With an influential focus in his future, John plans to continue his hard work, start his own business, begin a family, and treat himself to a classy Ferrari. Optimistic and surely ambitious, John is headed into a future full of happiness and success. Not only is he a cutie, but he’s a determined individual ready a new adventure.

Stephanie: What do you consider your best quality?
John: I would consider my best quality to be my charisma. You know, being able to stay energetic and positive, and pass that on to the people I interact with on a regular basis.

Stephanie: Do appearances matter?
John: When it comes to attraction appearances definitely play a role. I’d say that attraction is 40% appearance and 60% personality. Because at the end of the day a cute girl is a dime in a dozen, the ones that really grab your attention are the ones that have a little “spice” in their personality and know just how to keep you on your toes.

Stephanie: How do you balance social life and academics?
John: I balance my social life and academics by having time management and setting priorities. School always comes first. Having “fun” is something spontaneous, something that happens anywhere at any time, there’s no need to rush it because it’s easier to have fun when you don’t have homework to worry about.

Stephanie: Do you believe that how one dresses reflects who they are?
John: I don’t really believe it reflects who someone’s is, unless they’re dressed at one of the social extremes, but even then, I think it is difficult to know someone based on how they dress.

Stephanie: Are first impressions important?
John: I think they are because a lot of times people will judge you based on that first encounter, and although that may not be right, it may be your one and only shot at connecting and building a reputation with that individual.

Stephanie: What do you look for in a girl?
John: Pretty feet, face, and teeth! Lol. Those are the first 3 MUST have’s that I look for in a girl in terms of “looks”. I like someone who can take a joke, someone confident, open minded, and goal oriented. Someone who gets along with my friends and family and who can keep me interested and on my toes!

Stephanie: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
John: I honestly wouldn’t change anything about myself because I think everyone should be confident with who they are. BUT if I had to choose I wouldn’t mind having some sexy colored eyes! Lol.

Monica Pena is a sophmore at the University of California Riverside and is originally from the valley of San Fernando in the city of Los Angeles. Monica and her room mate Nicole Danille Matinez both enjoy writing and are now Co founders of the UC Riverside Her Campus Branch. Monica dreams of moving to New York and going to Law School. Aside from Law school, she is a fanatic of fashion and writing and also wants to pursue a career in journalism.