Name: Gian Marco Tamburi
Age: 21
Class: 2013
Hometown: Rione Stazione, Magione, Italy
Major: History- Secondary Education
Relationship Status: Single
Q: When you’re not in the classroom, where can we find you in Boone?
A:Â In the Administration building (which is where I work), at the SRC working out, or on my couch watching sports.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Appalachian State University?
A: The feeling of being a part of a family. The slogan “Appalachian Family” is not just a selling pitch: in the last 3 years I have come to know that it is the reality. We are indeed a family here at App. And I love it.
Q: If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
A: Easy pick here: Erin Andrews. She’s too good to be true.
Q: What is your favorite thing to see a girl wear?
A: Leggings, sneakers and a sweatshirt. But they have to be on the right body, you know…
Q: You just figured out that you won 3 million dollars. What do you do now?
A:Â 1) Finish paying for college; 2) Buy a house in Watauga County and one in Italy; 3) Make some good investments.
Q: What is your idea of the perfect date?
A: There is no better place for a date than the wonderful, rolling hills that I can see from my house in Italy. I promise American girls don’t know what they’re missing out on and they would be absolutely astonished. Italian is better. Always. Don’t you ever forget that.
Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
A: Three years ago I was pulled by a couple of cops in Italy for driving without a license (not that I had forgotten it: I just didn’t have it). My granddad, who was in the car with me, tried to bribe the cops by offering them a big bird he had just hunted. They almost put both of us in jail. Scary more than embarrassing, but still…
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words.
A: Passionate, honest, overwhelming (let’s face it, most people can’t handle my heart and passion: I’ve got too much).
Q: What’s the number one most played song on your iPod?
A:Â Heart of a Champion (Nelly)
Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: I have always wanted to be able to fly. How awesome would it be to get into every football game without paying?
Q: What is the one thing you want to do before you graduate?
A: I want to see Appalachian State win a National Championship in football and I want my family to come visit App (that would be their first time ever in the US). Okay, I know that’s two things, but -come on- you can’t limit me to one!