LAC: Rio Hondo wants to know more about you, Brando! What are you future academic goals?

Brando: I hope to finish up at CSULB by June 2018 with a B.A in Anthropology and pursue a M.A as well as a Teacher’s Credentials program; I would love to return to Rio Hondo as an instructor of Anthropology.

LAC: How has your experience as a tutor in the LAC affected your educational goals?

Brando: Before becoming a tutor in the LAC, I wanted to focus in research and conducting many experiments in hopes of understanding our human existence and history. With the many compliments and huge amounts of praise as a tutor, I feel that I would be much content helping individuals reach their ultimate potential.

LAC: What do you like best about tutoring in the LAC?

Brando: I really enjoy the huge amount of diversity that fills the LAC on a daily basis; there are students from a variety of cultural, social, and geographic back-grounds. I’ve had the pleasure of working with many great people who I know will be very successful.

LAC: What are some study techniques that have helped you become a better student?

Brando: Find a spacious area with great lighting and a nice view; no one wants to study while there are only four walls and nothing to look at during those mini breaks. Make sure you have many snacks ready to go; I’ve always eaten all my snacks before actually starting my work.

LAC: What is some advice you can give new college students?

Brando: If you know the answer, raise your hand and speak; if you don’t know the answer, raise your hand and ask. The people who know everything and have all the answers weren’t always the smartest or most prepared; they’re often the people who ask the questions that others won’t.

LAC: Finish this sentence: When people first meet me, they think I’m _______, but I really am __________.

Brando: “When people first meet me, they think I’m no good, but in reality, I am a man with infinite potential. Only those who can see greatness will acknowledge my abilities.”

Perez graduated Rio Hondo in 2016 and is currently attending CSULB while majoring in anthropology and forensic science.