Matthias Lopez

Students I work with: First-year applicants from CO, IA, ID, MA, MO, NH, TX, and parts of CA: Napa County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Yolo County, Stanislaus County, Merced County, Fresno County, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, and Greater Imperial Valley.

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What is your favorite thing to do on campus?

I look forward to any Pacific sporting event that occurs at the Spanos Center. Watching athletics is always fun and supporting our volleyball or basketball teams with hundreds of Pacific alumni and current Pacificans is an activity that is equal to none. In a moment, a first-year Tiger is offered the opportunity to become united among an entire stadium full of Tigers.

Where is your favorite place to go to in Stockton?

The Japanese Garden in Micke Grove Regional Park is located just on the outskirts of northern Stockton. The Koi ponds compounded with the tōrō—Japanese stone lanterns—creates a serene ambience and reminds me of the rich traditions that East Asian culture has imparted upon the world. Additionally, the county museum located in the park pays homage to the Yokut and Miwok Native Americans who had originally settled the land that is now Stockton. Thus, the celebration of multiple cultures in one day trip is both educational and inspiring.

What is your favorite movie and why?

"Inception" is my favorite movie by default. At this point, I must be faithful to this movie as my top pick because many friends and family know this to be a fact attached to me. Yet, I will argue ‘til infinitum that "Inception" is the best movie ever made. Reason #9: Time…