officers

John Terada

 

Academic VP 2008-2009                                                  

academicvp@utabsa.org

Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Major: Accounting

Minor: Spanish
Year: 2nd

 

 

Describe yourself in 3 words:

 

Adaptable, Dependable, Determined 

 

What do you like most about ABSA?

 

ABSA is an organization for every single individual, and it has just about everything that you would want and need in an organization. Often times, it doesn't feel like an organization—it’s more like a family, and it feels natural to do everything related to ABSA. I think that is what makes it so unique from other organizations: the fact that it is your home, and it offers everything you've ever needed.

 

What is your most memorable ABSA moment?

 

There are too many great memorable moments, so I’d like to split it into the 3 pillars that represent  ABSA:

 

Professional: I went to the amazing in-state and out-of-state (Seattle) field trips where I got to visit many companies and talk with those in their respective fields about every single thing they do. More importantly, I got to know others on the trip really  well. It was simply unforgettable. It is an experience I'll never forget!

Social: So many bonding experiences, from camping to being in families. But I especially liked the Galveston trip as a family. We  went crab fishing (which I didn’t know existed). It was just a great, relaxing weekend with the incredible Smurfs!

Philanthropic: For someone that loves to give back to the community, ABSA is definitely the one for you! With so many volunteering opportunities, I was able to give back in some way at least once a week. From Habitat-for-Humanity to Easter Eggstravaganza, you name the volunteering event, and we’ve helped out!  

 

One interesting fact about yourself:

 

Since a lot of people tell me they’ve never met someone who is Japanese, I am that first Japanese person for a lot of members!

 

What is your dream car?

 

The Nissan GT-R

 

If you could have any  superpower, what would it be?

 

The ability to speak fluently in all languages

 

If you could bring 3 things to a deserted island, what would they be?

 

An endless supply of Japanese/Korean/Mexican/Italian food, an A/C unit, and an mp3 with a solar charger (pictures of family and friends; music to keep me sane; movies to watch to remind me of humanity!)

 

 

Get the 411 on John from TIMOTHY...

 

If John were a car, he'd be a 1998 Honda Accord coupe: reliable, cooler than a sedan, and Japanese.

 

If John's name were a verb, it would mean to work really hard and meticulously, i.e., "Let's John Terada this case comp and beat the entire business school!"