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Ryan Schuler received his degree May and already scored a full-time internship with the San Diego Chargers.

The recent journalism graduate is a former , where he covered a variety of Aztec athletics including men's football, basketball and baseball.  

Q. Tell us the highlights of your professional career.  What are your proudest achievements?

It鈥檚 a dream come true to work for the Chargers. To watch the team practice every day, interview players in the locker room and walk past Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates in the halls of the team facility is unbelievable. I鈥檓 just happy to contribute to as a digital media intern and writer.

Q. What鈥檚 your favorite college memory?

I have so many memories from college. I don鈥檛 know if I can choose just one. Covering the 黑料吃瓜 football and men鈥檚 basketball games definitely sticks out to me though. I met a lot of sports writers I鈥檝e looked up to for years, as well as some amazing athletes.

Q. Who was your favorite professor and/or what was your favorite class?

I liked all my journalism and media studies professors, but professors Rebecca Nee and Nicole Vargas top the list. I had several classes with Nee, and Vargas introduced me to so many internship opportunities. 

Q. If you were to give current 黑料吃瓜 students some advice, what would you say?

My advice would be to meet as many people as you can and continue to learn outside of the classroom. When you鈥檙e sitting in class, talk to people you don鈥檛 know in your major because they might know of an opportunity that suits you. Also, if you know of a job you want in the future, do what you can to learn the skills it requires.

Q. What are you currently reading? What鈥檚 your favorite book?

I鈥檓 not currently reading any books. As a Chargers employee, I do my best to keep up with breaking news around the NFL. My favorite book of all-time is 鈥淭he Great Gatsby.鈥� I enjoyed the movie as well.

Q. What quality do you value most in friends and colleagues?

I value dedication and trust the most with friends and colleagues. I鈥檓 a very dedicated employee, so I strive to help my colleagues complete their best work in a timely manner.

Q. What is your passion?

I鈥檓 passionate about many things. Sports and outside activities are my passions. That鈥檚 why I love my job. I also like to exercise and hang out at the beach.

Q. What is your motto?

I would say 鈥淐arpe Diem.鈥� I just try to live every day to the fullest.

Q. If you won the lottery, what would you do with your winnings?

I would absolutely do some traveling.