s.t.a.r.s. mentors
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| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Biology, Psychology Organizations currently a part of or in the past: SASA, STARS, ASN Your definition of fun: Basketball Play sports? Basketball, Gymnastics Favorite… Music - Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B Group - N/A Movie - Superbad Sport - Basketball Food - Combination egg foo yung Dessert - Moosetracks ice cream Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. “We don’t superman no more, we just superman that…” What advice would you give a first year student? Utilize your STARS mentor! |
| Year: Junior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Political Science, History, African American Lit Organization currently part of or in the past: BCC, Large Events Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Your definition of fun: Doing a type of event with friends like roller skating, bowling, or movies. Attend parties and sleep Play sports? No What do you want everyone to know about you? I am a fun-loving down to earth individual. I am an open minded, caring, considerate person. Favorite… Music - Rap, R&B, Reggae, Pop Group - Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Justin Timberlake Movie - Transformers, Gladiator Sport - Football Food - Seafood/all food Dessert - Homemade sweet potato pie What advice would you give a first year student? Stay focus and let nothing deter you from your future because you are the future. |
| Year: Junior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: English, Philosophy, Political Science Organizations currently a part of or in the past: BCC, CLUB (past) Your definition of fun: Taking full advantage of a given moment Play sports? Basketball (just for fun) What do you want every one to know about you? I’m a passion driven person Favorite… Music - R&B Group - too many Movie - White Christmas Sport - Basketball Food - Enchiladas Dessert - Portillo’s chocolate cake Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. The race is not given to the swift nor the brave but to them that endure until the end. What advice would you give a first year student? Carpediem! Take advantage of the next four years. |
DiAngelo Jose Negrete
| Year: Junior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Philosophy, Psychology (iffy) Organizations currently a part of or in the past: BCC, LASO, BMI, STARS, CLUB Your definition of fun: Chilling with my guys Play sports? Basketball, Football, Baseball…. All of em’ What do you want every one to know about you? I’m Black/Mexican. I love hip-hop. I don’t stop thinking Favorite… Music - Hip Hop Group - CRS Movie - Children of Men- the commentaries Sport - Football Food - Mexican Dessert - Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. I am because I think I am… What advice would you give a first year student? Get to know people on campus. Have fun AFTER handling your schoolwork |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Sociology, Anthropology (especially cultural), and Black World Studies Organizations currently a part of or in the past: Currently I am focusing on STARS, my schoolwork and getting into graduate school. In the past, I was a member of the sociology club and the anthropology club. Your definition of fun: Good friends + good food = good times Play sports? Nope. I lack that kind of coordination. What do you want every one to know about you? I’m friendly, I’m fun and I’m always there when I’m needed Favorite… Music - Everything except country Group - Gorrilaz Sport - Football Food - Thai Food Dessert - Tiramisu Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. Don’t worry, be happy What advice would you give a first year student? Work hard and have fun. Don’t waste too much of your time stressing. |
Marisela Sayaka Watanabe
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Bio, Physics, Orgo, Chem., Spanish, Economics Organizations currently a part of or in the past: CLUB, Golden Key, Loyola Tutoring Center Your definition of fun: Intermingling with different people Play sports? Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis? What do you want every one to know about you? I am use to weather over 100 degrees! Favorite… Music - all kinds Group - “ “ Movie - “ “ Sport - “ “ Food - “ “ Dessert - Can’t do without them Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. Happy go lucky What advice would you give a first year student? Keep an open mind and be ready to have a blast. |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Sciences (Biology, Chem, Physics) Organizations currently a part of or in the past: Hindu Students’ Organization, American Medical Student Association, Alpha Phi Omega, South Asian Student Alliance Your definition of fun: Dancing, hanging out with friends, playing Taboo, and watching movies Play sports? Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball What do you want every one to know about you? I’m energetic and positive! Favorite… Music - Hip-Hop, Hindi, R&B, Country, Soft Rock Group - The Fray, Nickelback Movie - Rush Hour Sport - Tennis Food - Alfredo mushroom ravioli Dessert - Chocolate Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. “You can stand under my umbrella – ella-ella-ella-eh-eh” What advice would you give a first year student? Get involved on campus and have good time management… study hard but also have fun- a great balance! |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Political Science and Criminal Justice Organizations currently a part of or in the past: Thai Club, Pre- law Society, Poli-Sci Honor Society Your definition of fun: Movies, friends, food Play sports? Tennis, What do you want every one to know about you? I was born in India, I love traveling and I love watching movies. Favorite… Music - alternative/ pop Group - The Fray Movie - Ace Ventura Pet Detective Sport - Tennis Food - Chinese and Indian Dessert - M&M Blizzards from Dairy Queen Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. Try and fail, never try to fail. What advice would you give a first year student? Be optimistic, enthusiastic, and try finishing whatever you start. |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Biology, Writing Classes (proofreading papers), bioethics Organizations currently a part of or in the past: Currently: Thai Cultural Organization (prez), AMSA, Pre-SOMA. Past: SASA, PLUS Your definition of fun: Hanging out with friends, trying new foods, watching movies Play sports? Tennis and basketball What do you want everyone to know about you? I’m currently a biology major, bioethics minor. I love to be around people and going to events. I also volunteer every week at a shelter. Favorite… Music - A-pop, hip-hop, alternative, ambient Group - DBSK Movie - Crash Sport - Tennis Food - Ramen!!! Dessert - Anything with chocolate Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. Work hard. Play hard What advice would you give a first year student? Get involved, organized, and have fun! Don’t be afraid to meet new people or ask questions. |
Vanessa Archil
| Year: Junior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Spanish, Organic Chem. Organizations currently a part of or in the past: AMSA, MAPS, BCC Your definition of fun: Everyone connecting, having a good time Play sports? No What do you want every one to know about you? I am a great listener… I just don’t hear- I listen… I don’t sympathize only- I empathize. *I love football Favorite… Music - hip hop, r/b, Motown, etc Group - Too many to choose Movie - Halloween Sport - Football Food - Red beans and rice Dessert - dark chocolate Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. The end justifies the means. What advice would you give a first year student? Take your time, soak it in… college goes by fast… |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Math Organizations currently a part of or in the past: SASA, HSO, Phi Sigma Sigma Your definition of fun: Relaxing, laughing with friends hopefully involving food. Play sports? Vball, basketball, swim, dodge ball, football What do you want every one to know about you? I’m a very talkative and energetic person who loves to eat! Favorite… Music - hiphop, pop, country, soft rock Group - Usher Movie - You’ve Got Mail Sport - Basketball Food - Buffalo wings Dessert - I CANT DECIDE! Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. Refer to Anup Alexander’s profile What advice would you give a first year student? Take advantage of the city you live in! |
| Year: Senior Subjects you feel comfortable tutoring: Biology, Writing Organizations currently a part of or in the past: Golden Key, Thai Cultural Organization, COPPA, VASA, AMSA, CASA Your definition of fun: Being around good friends, anything that makes me smile. Play sports? I enjoy any contact sports: football, Frisbee, baseball, basketball. What do you want every one to know about you? I am always smiling, singing, making weird faces or a combination of the above. Favorite… Music - Alternative/Rock Group - Linkin Park Movie - Boondock Saints Sport - Baseball Food - Lasagna Dessert - Cold Stone- strawberry with gummi bears Choose a slogan or snappy phrase that best describes you. I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R’ Us kid What advice would you give a first year student? Definitely get involved and connected w/in the Loyola community. |