Rafael Juarez is studying as a Civil Engineering major in his second year of college. He currently attends Cal State LA. His past education includes a diploma from Orange Glen High School and college credit from Palomar College. He has also been a part of the CSULA BAJA SAE. The reason he chose to attend CSULA to start his journey to becoming an engineer is because he wanted to get out into the world, coming from a small city in San Diego County, and find his career. He enjoys staying active especially in the outdoors by camping, snowboarding, and hiking.