Senior Admissions Counselor

Where you were born?

In San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua.

What did you study in college?

Bachelors of Art in Psychology, concentration on Therapeutic and Community Psychology

What were your favorite involvements in college and why?

I loved being part of the Association of Latin American students all four years. I also did choir, intramural sports (go Spotted Cows!) and Mexico outreach ministry. I love being involved, and through these involvements i met some amazing people that I still keep in touch with!

What's a word or phrase that describes you?

Tenacious

What's your favorite San Diego past time?

I love going to Balboa Park and spending time with my husband and birds looking at the koi fish.

What advice would you give to an incoming PLNU student?

Be involved from the get go, and step outside your comfort zone to allow God to shape you.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

Since I have two blue and gold Macaws, Paco and Loli, I would love to be a Macaw. They are family oriented, independent and very talkative. A little rough around the edges, but friendly and loving once you get to know them.

Contact Raquel

RaquelAparicio@pointloma.edu
619.849.2576
1.800.733.7770