Who You Are Matters

    Hi everyone, my name is Pedro Reyes and I come from Arleta which is in the San Fernando Valley. I am a  senior in Marshall, so I am looking at different full time opportunities for when I graduate. I had an internship with Abbott this summer working as a finance intern and am currently waiting to see if I get a return offer. After graduating, I aspire to continue working in the finance industry to continue my professional development and to start my career. I am researching and applying to different companies to be able to get the best offer. Once landing a full time job, I will be doing everything I can to prepare myself for when I finally begin to work. 

     I am grateful to have amazing parents from which I was able to learn a lot from, but the biggest thing I will always remember is their diligence and hard work. My parents have been able to do everything to provide for our family and this has been so impactful for me. Just like them, I try to be just as diligent in everything I do in my life whether it be with my academics or professionally. However, an area where I am unlike my parents is taking risks. My parents have always been a little cautious about things, but I have always wanted to go out and take risks because I know there can be a lot to be gained from. I like to get uncomfortable with trying new things and exploring the unknown.

I have set up my own expectations for myself which actually differ from that of my family’s. My family has always been so great to me and I know regardless of what I do in my career and life, they will always continue to support and encourage me. However, I am much harder on myself on achieving certain goals. I set high expectations for myself and hold myself to a higher standard. 

    One of my biggest role models has always been Kobe Bryant. The way he played the game with so much passion and hunger for success really inspired me. To see him flourish in another career after retirement and spending time with his family was great and continued to motivate me to do the same with my life.

    A wild animal that I have always felt a special connection to has been a lion. There has always been something about the nature of a lion and the way it lives its life in a jungle that has always intrigued me.

    Growing up as a small kid, I always had this tree in my backyard that I liked to climb. I only stopped once I got too big, but this is certainly one of the great memories I have of growing up and playing outside.

    

     My rising sign is in 22 degrees Cancer, my moon sign is in 05 degrees Virgo, and my sun sign is in 15 degrees Capricorn.