Sophia Alfaro is passionate about working hard, learning, and trying new things. She is involved in sports, nannying, and being a part-time barista at her local Starbucks. Her goals for the upcoming year abroad are to help and care for others, learn many new things in and out of the classroom, and become a more well-rounded and balanced individual. She is inspired by those who make something out of nothing in their daily lives and who are exemplars of the "fall down nine times, get up ten" quote.