Allison
Class: Sophomore

Major: Undecided

Hometown: San Diego, CA





Bio:
FAVORITE PART OF CAL GAME DAY: I love how game days bring Cal fans together to show school spirit by supporting Cal's athletics. On game days I enjoy the unified force of students, alumni, and faculty that maintain passion and pride for our university. It highlights the community we have at Cal. Go Bears!

FAVORITE CAL TRADITION: My favorite Cal tradition is our mascot Oski. He always maintains a positive sense of energy that is contagious to spectators at games, and he provides a recognizable symbol for our school.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN BERKELEY? Throughout my time at Cal, I have enjoyed running and hiking in the trails around Berkeley. It shows a different aspect of the city that has forestry and streams, and I love finding impressive views that overlook the entire bay.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXPERIENCE AT CAL? Since I tutor at a local elementary school, my greatest experience at Cal thus far has been building a relationship with a 5th grader who had just moved to California. It was so refreshing and inspiring to observe the growth of my new youthful friend.

FAVORITE QUOTE: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 10 YEARS? In ten years I will be continuing my quest to pursue what I love even if it requires taking risks, and I will maintain a spirit of passion toward every aspect of my life: professional, personal, and physical. Only time will tell my specific career, location of residence, and relationship status in ten years.

WORDS TO LIVE BY: "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." Dalai Lama