
Name: Aras Baskauskas
Age: 24
Occupation: Director of Operations for Tundra Gear, Yoga Instructor
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Tribe: Tribe
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Aras Baskauskas completed his undergraduate program in three years and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. In 2003, he was named one of UC Irvine's Most Eligible Bachelors in the student newspaper.
Baskauskas continued his education at UC Irvine and graduated from the Graduate School of Management, where he received his Masters in Business Administration. He is proudest of being the only student to have played NCAA Men's Division One basketball on scholarship while in the MBA program.
Baskauskas is a former professional basketball player, having played briefly overseas in Lithuania. After leaving the court, Aras moved to Capetown, South Africa, where he opened up a donation-based yoga studio. He currently works as a yoga instructor in Santa Monica, California. His hobbies include meditation, golf and surfing. He describes himself as outgoing, compassionate and genuine.
Baskauskas is currently single and living in Santa Monica, California. His birth date is September 26, 1981.
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Aras Baskauskas defines the term 'well-rounded.' As a fifth-year student, he is already a student in the Graduate School of Management. Baskauskas is also the point guard of the UCI Basketball team.New U.: How do you manage to do so much in so little time?Baskauskas: You have to sacrifice something. I don’t get to get to party and don’t have much free time as other college students. You manage your time and multi-task. I actually like having less time, it keeps me on track.New U.: What have you learned through your involvement with the basketball team through the years?Baskauskas: Basketball has taught me tons of things. You learn how to work hard. I’ve had awesome experiences and memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. I have teammates that are my best friends and we live together.
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