This week’s Cutie is definitely more than meets the eye! He’s humble, hilarious and an all-around great guy. Also, did we mention that he’s from Japan? Now that we have your attention, allow us to introduce our newest Campus Cutie, Yuya Aruga!
Name: Yuya Aruga
Year: Junior
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Major: Media Studies
Minor: Graphic Design
Dream Job: I want to work at a TV station in Japan.
Relationship Status: Single
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Approach or Be Approached: Approach… But I am shy.
Campus Activities: Cross country and track. I’m also a brother of Theta Xi.
Hobbies: Listening to music and reading manga.
Favorite Quote or Motto: Probably “one for all, all for one.”
Perfect Date: Driving around in a city and seeing all of the sights together.
Celebrity Girl Crush: Emma Watson
Favorite TV Show: I don’t really watch American TV shows, but my favorite movie is Toy Story 3.
Favorite Food: Sushi is the best! I also like noodles and watermelon.
Are you a good dancer? Not really; I’m more of a runner!
Do you have any pets? No.
Where do you most want to travel? New York City
Best asset: My grandparents have a Japanese sword, so that’s pretty cool!
Favorite book: Naruto of Manga
Genie in a bottle, what are your three wishes? I would definitely want to be able to run faster. I’m also really into music, so I would like to be able to sing like some of my favorite musicians. I wouldn’t mind being a little taller, either.
Greatest moment at Wesleyan: Spending time with my teammates at the track training camp at Daytona Beach for Spring Break.
Most embarrassing moment: I accidentally stubbed my toe on a wall and tore my toenail off.
Greatest achievement: I know how to set goals for myself so that I can get the most out of my future.
Advice to your younger self: You will try studying abroad, so make sure to study English!
A Question to your future self: How many children will I have?
Be sure to follow Yuya on social media!
Twitter: @YUYA_ARUGA
Instagram: Yuya_Aruga
Snapchat: yuyaaruga