What inspires you?
I’m inspired by problems that need to be solved. They inspire me to work hard and get things done.
What is your favorite subject, and why?
My favorite subject would have to be math because I like to understand how things work and find patterns, and there’s always a right answer.
If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I would make society more sustainable and environmentally conscious. Climate change is currently the most pressing global issue as it has the potential to be disastrous for everyone, with rising sea levels, droughts, and superstorms.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
I would go to Europe, making sure to visit my family in Norway and spending time in Spain to practice my Spanish.
Name one big challenge in your life right now:
The big challenge I’m facing right now is dealing with being constantly stressed and tired. I’m done with my college apps, but scholarship applications are just as stressful.
What is your dream job?
I don’t know what I want to do with my life right now, but my dream is to do something meaningful that I enjoy and help make the world a better place.
What are your three favorite things?
The sun, the water, and (vegetarian) food.
Favorite book:
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” by J.K. Rowling.
What do you want to do after high school?
After high school I hope to go to a four-year university, probably Cal or UCLA, and then go on to get a Master’s degree.
Something that makes you smile:
My friends never fail to make me smile. Because of them I successfully made it through a very stressful junior year and the first half of senior year.
Top three most played songs of you iTunes or iPod:
Currently the three most played songs on my iPod are “All of Me” by John Legend, “Wonderland” by Taylor Swift, and “I’m Not the Only One” by Sam Smith.
