Adam Aranda
1. Name, Year, Major, and Hometown
Adam Aranda, 5th year, Man Econ and Modesto CA
2. What’s your roman empire?
That a coho iced double americano is 4 dollars, but an iced single americano ADD a SINGLE SHOT is 3.75…
3. What is the best compliment you have ever received?
“Your presence was exactly what I needed right now.”
4. If your life was a movie what genre would it be (comedy, horror, drama, etc.) and what actor would play you?
Comedy Drama, and I would be the sidekick friend.
5. What is something on your college bucket list?
Go on a cruise with my friends!
6. What’s your guilty pleasure? (song, movie, food etc.)
EATING FOOD TILL I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO EXPLODE.
7. What are your bad habits?
Biting my nails and rotting in my bed for days on end.
8. What are your favorite song lyrics?
Noticed I want somebody to get confidence Must've learned all of that shit from my parents Didn't I Deal with this when I was younger Why does it keep hauntin' me Over and over again I finally love myself now And I do what I do when I want it When all the waves have calmed down All the thoughts in my mind came runnin' UMI - Birds Eye View
9. Defend your unpopular opinion/ hot take
Ketchup is a smoothie because it's a fruit…
10. Describe a time where you had to step up and be a leader?
Certainly, there was a significant instance where I found myself in a position where I had to step up and take on a leadership role. It was during a group project in my final year of college. Our task was to create a comprehensive marketing campaign for a local nonprofit organization. Initially, our group was functioning smoothly with each member contributing ideas and tasks. However, as the deadline approached, it became evident that we were falling behind schedule and lacked a cohesive direction. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, I called for an emergency meeting with the team. I started by acknowledging the challenges we were facing and emphasized the importance of collaboration to overcome them. I proposed restructuring our approach, assigning specific roles based on each member's strengths, and establishing a clear timeline with actionable milestones. Despite initial hesitations, I took the initiative to delegate responsibilities, ensuring that everyone felt valued and motivated to contribute their best efforts. I facilitated open communication, encouraging team members to voice their ideas and concerns freely. By fostering a supportive environment, we were able to leverage each other's expertise and work cohesively towards our common goal. As the project progressed, I remained proactive in addressing any obstacles that arose, providing guidance and support to keep the team focused and motivated. Through effective delegation, communication, and problem-solving, we successfully completed the project on time, exceeding our initial expectations. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability, resilience, and leading by example. It reinforced my belief in the power of teamwork and effective leadership in achieving shared objectives, even in challenging circumstances.