With so many students on campus, it is often difficult to get to know someone personally. Whether you’re exchanging small smiles, awkward glances, or long, eye- capturing stares, it’s likely that you don’t know much about your peers aside from their names and majors. So here’s to getting to know one of our UCR student a little bit more – Ranier Rivera was one of our two entertainingly funny hosts of our talent show!
The Basics:
-Year: First Year
–Major: Undeclared CNAS/Hopefully declaring Biochemistry
–Hometown: Brea
-Interests: Basketball, football, soccer, music, clothes, watches, poetry
Getting to Know Him:
1. What are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about leaving my mark here at UCR and making my parents proud. I want everyone to know my name and have a good image about me when they do.
2. How do you describe your personality/style?
I am very outgoing and love to meet new people. However, I do need some time for myself. I love spending days in my room just watching television and movies. I am a big family and friend person. I consider my friends part of my extended family and treat them as if they were siblings.
3. Are you involved in any clubs at UCR?
-National Residence Halls Honorary (NRHH)
-Residence Halls Association (RHA)
-Filipinos in Health Sciences (FIHS)
-National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
-American Medical Students Association (AMSA)
4. What do you see yourself doing after college?
I hope to become an orthopedic surgeon!
5. What is one of your greatest accomplishments?
One of my greatest accomplishments was becoming an altar server. Religion is a big part of who I am and defines what I believe in, so becoming part of the church was a big step in my faith formation.