Sophomore Nicolle Longoria aims high with her kicks, her studies and her dreams.
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Name: Nicolle Longoria
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Year: Sophomore
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Age: 19
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Major: Chemistry
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Relationship Status: Single
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Activities: Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Archery
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What are you most passionate about?
God, my Lord and Savior
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Three words that describe you: Loyal, compassionate, strong
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How have your years at La Verne shaped you as an individual?Â
Coming from my background, as a homeschooled student, I’ve always seen pros and cons as far as its preparation of me for my future. I believe that in coming here to La Verne I have gained a greater confidence in myself that I was lacking before. I believe this would not have come if not for the faculty, fellow students and close friends that have been there for me. I have also received much support from the Chemistry Department whom I am currently a TA for. Those have been a great encouragement to me and my future career endeavors.
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If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Korea, Israel, or Brazil!
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Plans after graduation?
I hope to continue on into Chemical Engineering. Possibly direct my path into the makeup industry. Who knows, maybe I’ll eventually come out with products of my own one day.
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Most embarrassing moment: Apparently my most embarrassing moment was so severe that I repressed it. Because, honestly I can’t think of a good embarrassing moment.
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Describe your perfect guy: 
Intelligent, trustworthy and self-motivating. I would like a man who shares my beliefs. I’d like him to have a nice smile as well.
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Celebrity crush:Â Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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Favorite quote: “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” — Bruce Lee