Meet this week’s campus cutie, Sherman Lok! Sherman is an accounting and marketing major who is entering his last semester at SFU. When he isn’t cramming for finals or working part-time at his family’s salon, you can find him playing the drums for the indie folk band Solace Timbre at friends’ parties, coffee shops (they recently performed at Café Deux Soleils in East Van), festivals like Make Music Vancouver, and—curveball—seniors’ homes. He also recently acquired a job at a small accounting firm. Sherman is one of the coolest and most open-minded people you will meet. Make sure you say hi to him if you see him around campus!
The basics:
Year: 4th
Major: Accounting/Marketing
Hometown: Surrey
Relationship Status: Single
What we want to know:
Now that exam season is wrapping up, how do you plan to spend the holiday season?
I plan on catching up with some friends who I haven’t seen all semester. Then I’ll probably hide away in my room for the next few weeks to catch up with shows and have hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Any go-to coping mechanisms for exam stress?
Doing a hobby! Whether it be dancing, singing, or playing games, doing something you like definitely helps with the stress. Nature walks or just strolls are always nice as well.
Name a phone app you can’t live without.
I’ve recently started playing this game called Neko Atsume where you buy these toys and attract cats to your house. It’s strangely addicting and everyone should try it.
If you could launch your dream business, what would it be?
I would want to start either a café or a studio meant for bands and general music hobbyists to record in.
If you became a millionaire overnight from said business, what would you spend your first paycheck on?
It probably wouldn’t happen, but I would buy myself a vibraphone, because those things are just so goddamn cool. I wouldn’t need a million bucks for that but they’re quite expensive.
Is there any truth at all to the “serious business student” stereotype?
I haven’t heard of this stereotype before. I guess it might have came up because a lot of business students are always in formal attire and therefore make them seem more “serious”, which is misleading. Some instructors require formal attire for presentations and some have jobs after classes that require formal wear. Most of the people here are pretty chill.
And finally, put your iPod on shuffle. What’s the first song that plays?
Another Reflection by Nujabes.