Nikita Goldenberg
Hometown: St. Pete “the dirty berg”
Relationship status: Single
Major: International Relations with a minor in Psychology
How do you like Eckerd College?
At first I didn’t really like it. The first weeks were kind of tough since I’m from St. Pete so it wasn’t a big change for me. And I had thoughts that I might transfer. But then I started to meet more people, get to know my professors, and know what Eckerd is really about. So as we wrap up first semester, I think I’ve really found my way here.
What is your most memorable experience so far?
A debate I had in my international relations class. We were talking about the American military influence and modern examples, and we brought up Syria and the Russian conflict. I started talking about Russia’s point of view and the kids were looking at me like I was crazy, but the professor gave me a look with a smile that kind of said, “Nikita I think you’re right.” That just gave me a really good feeling.
What’s your favorite thing to do in St. Petersburg?
I like to play golf and I like to go to the beach. We go to the Postcard Inn when my friends from USF or UT come back. I also like to go to Bucks games now that they’re doing better.
What’s your favorite movie/show?
Good Fellas and House of Cards.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
The power to be invisible because I could do a lot of mischievous things.
If you could have personally witnessed anything, what would you want to have seen?
I would have loved to see JFK’s inogural speech because that’s when he talked about his plan in 10 years or less about putting someone on the moon & they did it before.
If you could wake up tomorrow in someone else’s body, who would you pick and what would you do?
I would be President Putin of Russia and I would try to mediate political and economic tension between US and Russia.
Do you have any fun facts?
I speak Russian. I’ve also met Michael Jordan in a restaurant in New York, that was cool.