Q: Where are you from?
A: Earle Hall…Just kidding! I’m from Thomasville, North Carolina. Which was historically made off the train tracks right next to Gates City.
Q: What year and major are you?
A: I’m a junior. I’m a French and Spanish Major, also pursuing the certificate in translation and in Levermore Global Scholars.
Q: What activities do you participate in?
A: I am an active member of Spanish Club. I was the president in my sophomore year and now I am the treasurer. I am also apart of the newly founded, French Club and I am the vice president of that. I was in fencing freshman and sophomore year, and sophomore year I was the vice president.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: Longboarding!!! I used to work at a skate shop and I got to work on people’s boards. I loved exploring the different syles of boards and styles of riding. When I longboard I feel free, I forget about the rest of the world. I also used to work at zipline back home, I did it everyday for multiple times. It was fun joking people there. They were so nervous and scared to go on the zipline and I would reassure them that were safely put into the zipline…I told them I was pretty sure they werent going to fall..and as they started going…I would say “Oh no! Wait!!” and they would freak out. I had so much fun!
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: I’m a vegetarian, I do love salads but my favorite foods are vegetarian spring rolls and samosas.
Q: What are your goals and aspirations when you graduate Adelphi?
A: I want to work as a translator or interpreter in the U.N. But I also want to spend a couple of years abroad too, like working in shelters or teaching English. I want to help people in my job and positively impact the world.
Q: Do you have any role models?
A: My grandfather and my mom. My grandfather went out of his way so he could get his own schooling. He did all different jobs. He made himself go to college. He was the last territorial wrestling champion before Hawaii became a state. He also enlisted in the marines and eventually ranked up to the captain. He fought in Vietman and Korea. My grandfather has many awards and stories he is proud of but he doesnt brag about them. My mom had to raise three kids by herself. She took care of my siblings and me, and strives to make sure sure we all go to college. Not only does she do that, she also takes care of my grandfather. They are both very strong people that inspire me.
Q: What’s your favorite place at Adelphi?
A: The Underground Cafe, because I love coffee and Jazz music. There’s always someone I know there, as well.
Q: What’s your idea of a perfect date?
A: It would be at the beach and frolic in the water. We would walk around on the pier and play putt-putt (mini-golf) or laser tag. We would then go back to our apartment or hotel, we would relax, watch a movie, and cuddle.