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Ryan Dolan Mulvihill-Pretak ’16

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brandeis chapter.

Year:2016

Major/minor: Economics and Psychology/ Hispanic Studies

Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

 

Fast facts:

Age: 20

Height: 6’

Single or taken: Taken

Favorite color: Red

Favorite movie: Saw and Finding Nemo

Favorite song: “Never Let Me Go” by Florence + The Machine

Celeb crush: Katy Perry

Guilty pleasure: Dunkin’ Donuts

 

Her Campus: What are you involved with on campus?

Ryan Dolan Mulvihill-Pretak: Rather Be Giraffes, an a cappella group, as well as English Language Learning Initiative, where I help staff members improve their English. Also, through Waltham Group, I help care for elders in the local community.

HC: What is the best part of a cappella? The worst?

RDMP: I love being around such genuinely nice and talented people. The worst part is Glee– it is just awful.

HC: You were an orientation leader for transfer students- what is the best thing about being an OL?

RDMP: Being able to make an impact on someone’s life at Brandeis. Meeting and making new friends is also a plus!  

HC: What is your dream job?

RDMP: Professional eater, like actually.

HC: Where do you see yourself in five years?

RDMP: Hopefully at a Starbucks in Boston.

HC: What’s something most people don’t know about you?

RDMP: I was captain of my high school’s varsity bowling team.

HC: Describe yourself in one word.

RDMP: Passionate.  

HC: Do you have any hidden talents?

RDMP: I have perfect pitch.

HC: Three things you can’t live without?

RDMP: Coffee, music, and people- in that order.

HC: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

RDMP: When people try to make themselves seem more complex than they actually are.

 

 

 

Andrea is a sociology major with minors in journalism and women's and gender studies. She is currently finishing her senior year at Brandeis University. She was born and reared in Los Angeles, CA, which does mean that she is a die-hard Laker fan… Sorry Bostonians. When Andrea is not routing on her favorite basketball team, she dedicates her time to her many passions. They include reading and writing about fashion, traveling, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, watching reality television (she has a weak spot for Bravo), shopping, and working out.