Jose Aranda

Jose is a Chemical Engineering major from Longview, Texas. His future plans are to either work in a chemical plant or in the foods/goods sector. 

In his first year, he joined the Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES), Elite Engineers, and volunteered with Mercy Works. He also performed with BFAYO. He enjoyed both tennis (club) and pickleball (dorm). He is excited to do more with his dorm. This coming year, he will be the Multicultural Commissoner for Dillon Hall and is on the St Andre's Committee for Welcome Weekend. He will be on the board for the FGLI Committee and is a Latino First Year Retreat small group leader. 

In high school, he held officer positions in National Honor Society, UIL Math-Science, Rotary International, Bucs Anti-Bullying Organization, and graduated as Salutatorian of his class. I played Varsity tennis and baseball in high school, and look forward to joining many sports, engineering, and faith-based clubs at Notre Dame. He enjoys helping in my community any way he can whether that be through picking up trash on the side of roads, or tutoring at school. During his free time, he loves playing sand volleyball with friends, traveling, and listening to music.

Study Abroad

• Alcoy, Spain

Awards

• Questbridge Scholar
• Galvin Scholar,
• AP Capstone Diploma
• National Hispanic Recognition

Activities

• Multicultural Commissioner (Dillon)
• St Andre's Committee
• FGLI Committee, Student Government
• Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES)
• Elite Engineers
• Ballet Folklorico
• Club Tennis
• Pickleball (Dillon)