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Professional Questions
What do you consider your greatest weakness?
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be to work for a defense company, ideally working on the design of the next-generation aircraft. If I had to be very specific, it would be working for Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works.
What are your motivations?
I have to be honest here. One of my major motivations is the desire to become financially well-off so that I can further explore my passions. Another motive is to live up to the expectations of my family and peers.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
I see myself employed and having the time, space, and money to further explore my hobbies such as RC airplanes and combat robotics
What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
The first thing that comes to mind is being a finalist for the Helicopter 2050 challenge. I put a lot of work into my submission and was rewarded with a prize package, including a shirt I still wear to this day.
When was a time where you made a mistake?
There are so many mistakes that I have made. The first thing that comes to mind is rushing drilling holes for a pulley mount without properly measuring them.
What are some of your leadership experiences?
I captained my high-school roller hockey team, attended a program in the Dominican Republic (Global Glimpse), was a program coordinator for Khmer Outreach and Retention (KORE), and an airframe director for Unmanned Aeriel Systems (UAS)
What makes you uncomfortable?
I often get uncomfortable when I have to message people. Often times I would think too much about how the recipients would react to my messages and my word choice. I combat this anxiety by setting deadlines for myself to send the messages that I want to, and by assuming the best of my peers.
Are you a leader or a follower?
I am most definitely a follower. I am a very good follower, and I believe I can work as a catalyst for good leaders. However, I am working out my leadership abilities to make me a better-rounded person.
What is an area that you can improve on?
I need to be more assertive. I am too conforming and would too often not even share my opinions.
Personal Questions
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
I would love to have “save slots” in life so that I can take more risks
What is your favorite color?
Scarlet, like this
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is a captivating thriller called Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. This was the first book that I could not put down once I started.
Which website do you use the most?
The website that I use the most is Reddit. I added time restrictions both on my computer and my phone to keep myself productive
What cookie do you like the most?
White chocolate macadamia nut
What animal would you be if you can be an animal for a day?
Mantis shrimp, so I can see new colors
What is your favorite song?
This changes sometimes, but right now it would be Blood // Water by grandson
What would you do to inedible food in a restaurant?
Probably hide it with a napkin
What are your pet peeves?
I can’t stand it when people bicker loudly. If I can, I will ignore it or drown it out with music, but if it is too unbearable, I will chime in and interrupt.