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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal State LA chapter.

 

Name: Daniel Alba

Age: 21

Year: Junior

Major: Music Education

Relationship status: In a relationship

 

HC Cal State LA: What made you choose CSULA?

Daniel: I got into the Music Program here. It’s a good program that will help me improve as a musician.

 

HC Cal State LA: What does your daily routine look like?

Daniel: I wake up, get ready, take on traffic, look for parking, go to my morning classes, practice the trombone and the euphonium, eat, go to class and not fall asleep. Then more practice, more class, rush to Garfield High School and teach the marching band until 9pm, go home and do homework.

 

HC Cal State LA: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Daniel: In 5 years, I’ll be out of school! I want to be an assistant band director, something that will help with my future in teaching.

 

HC Cal State LA: What qualities do you look for in a significant other?

Daniel: Great smile, beautiful hair, humorous personality, spontaneous, really open, adventurous, smart, gorgeous face like “congrats on your face!” Sorry for rambling, I’m just thinking about my girlfriend…

 

HC Cal State LA: What is your favorite place in the city?

Daniel: Huntington Beach Harbour, which is still in LA County.

 

HC Cal State LA: What hobbies do you have outside of your major?

Daniel: I’m in a band called the Black Beacon Sound. I’m the lead singer and guitarist. I also love video games, making my own music, and hanging out with friends.

 

HC Cal State LA: Do you have a favorite band or a favorite movie?

Daniel: I like Reign of Kindo (band) or Forrest Gump (movie).

 

HC Cal State LA: Do you have any pets?

Daniel: One dog and 57 birds! 

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Yzzy Gonzalez

Cal State LA

Yzzy (real name Ysabel, for the record) is obsessed with a myriad of things, including Inception, traveling, Downtown LA, and laser tagging. Majoring in Television, Film and Media and a lover of creative writing, Yzzy is torn between visual storytelling and using a whole bunch of words. Twitter: @yzzygonzalez
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Angeline Bernabe

Cal State LA

Angeline is a dual major in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations at California State University, Los Angeles. Being a Staff Reporter for The University Times, a writing tutor, and a Golden Eagle Radio Talk Show Host for the Her Campus inspired show: "Head Over Heels" are among the many things she is involved with on campus. She dreams of becoming a news reporter someday like Christiane Amanpour or Ann Curry but until then, documents her journalism journey on her blogs, "The Roaring 20's" and "On the Record," which you can find at angelinebernabe.wordpress.com. When she's not busy, she loves to paint, read, eat at all the hip L.A. spots, and try her hand at cooking new dishes.