Students discuss which athlete they could trade lives with
Which star athlete would you want to be and why?
Anna Sada, second-year environmental policy major
“I would be Nick Young from the Lakers because I’d want to be a parent to his adorable child. He’s so cute and he has so much style that he’d help me improve my style, too. And I’d have courtside Lakers seats.”
Jonathan Ngo, second-year economics and statistics double major
“I would be Tom Brady because he’s very handsome and he grew up right by my house.”
Rafael Chuman, first-year chemistry major
“I want to be David Beckham because I like soccer and girls find him really hot.”
Jin Zhang, second-year international relations and economics double major
“I would want to be Steph Curry because he’s more than a basketball player. He’s a good husband, dad and public figure. He does [everything] really well and I think that’s something everyone can learn from.”
Kendal Shapses, fourth-year psychology major
“I’ll be Rob Gronkowski from the Patriots because he’s the best tight-end in football. Also, he happens to be really gorgeous and he loves kittens.”
Ellen Coughlin, fourth-year sociology major
“Oh God, none of them.”
Katherine Domenici, third-year microbiology major
“I’d be Ashlyn Harris because she’s really great on the U.S. soccer team.”
Rosa Song, fourth-year managerial economics major
“I want to be Michael Phelps because he’s really strong, muscular and has such great stamina in the water.”
Quentin Karn, third-year managerial economics major
“I’d love to be Kobe Bryant because I really look up to him. I’m a big Lakers fan, [so] I’m really sad to see him retire.”
Hanks Zhou, third-year computer science major
“I think I would be Yao Ming because he’s from China, like me. He’s an amazing player and I’m really proud of him.”
Written by: Anjali Bhat — features@theaggie.org
