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Man Crush Monday: Roger Orellana

Abby Strusowski
Sarah Hanlon
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.

Name: Roger Orellana

Major: Film Studies & Production

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Honduras

Campus Involvement: Phi Kappa Theta

What is a quote you live by?

“Give, expecting nothing thereof” -St. Thomas Aquinas

If you could get coffee with anyone who would it be?

My grandma

Why did you choose your major?

I am passionate about creating films and analyzing those already created. Film has the potential of combining literature and music to complement images; it is a very evocative medium. 

What job would you be terrible at?

I would be a terrible cashier. 

What is your favorite Hofstra memory?

International student orientation, where I made my first friends at Hofstra and where I felt very comfortable since leaving home. 

What is on the top of your bucket list?

Write and publish a poetry book. 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Pistachio

What is your dream vacation?

Visiting ancient temples in the middle-east and going to a safari. 

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why?

The power to teleport, so I could go anywhere I wanted anytime. 

What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you?

Getting good roommates in the Netherlands. 

All photos courtesy of Roger Orellana

Abby is a senior journalism major and writing studies minor at Hofstra University. At Her Campus Hofstra, she previously held the positions of Vice President and Social Media Director before becoming co-Campus Correspondent. Abby was a social media intern at BeautyRx, a skin care company based in Manhattan, and an editorial intern at Skincare.com, which is owned and operated by L'Oréal Paris.
Sarah Hanlon is a senior at Hofstra University where she is pursuing a major in journalism. She almost always has an iced coffee in her hand, and she's an avid lover of online shopping, reality TV, and New York City. When she’s not researching all things Kate Middleton or reading lifestyle blogs, you can find her binge watching The Bachelor or writing about the latest pop culture, fashion and beauty trends. After college, she hopes to make a career out of her love for TV and style in New York. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram: sarahhanlon_.