Ashok Shaji

Hometown: Round Rock, TX

Major: Economics

Year: Sophomore

1. Why did you join ABSA?

I joined ABSA because the people were goofy. I thought to myself, "man I'm goofy too," and now here I am. Genuinely though, I joined ABSA because of the family of people that were so willing to help me grow while I was trying to navigate freshman year. There isn't a community like it!

2. What is your favorite ABSA memory?

My favorite memory was ABSA camping. It was very chaotic during the evening, but once the sun set it was so pretty and peaceful. The friends I made that night stayed my friends throughout the year.

3. If you could give one piece of advice to your freshman self, what would it be?

Put yourself out there! It's easy to be scared of change or stepping out of your comfort zone, but the bigger risk you take is not living your life to the fullest and capitalizing on unique opportunities before they fade away.

4. What is your favorite food/ favorite place to eat in Austin?

TUMBLE 22

5. Name the top five things on your bucket list

1. Bungee Jumping

2. Learning another language

3. Travel Europe

4. Try Dave's Hot Chicken

5. Save the World

6. What fictional character best represents you?

Naruto Uzumaki