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Jordan Halfman – ’13

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

Who says it’s all about California boys? Sometimes you just can’t beat the genuineness and charm of a homegrown midwestern boy. We interviewed one of our finest out-of-staters, Jordan Halfman, to learn about dates, pastimes, and tractor rides.
 
Jordan Halfman
Year: Junior
Major: Psychobiology
Hometown: Edwardsville, Illinois
Relationship Status: Single
 
What do you do when you’re not studying psychobio?
I work at Hedrick front desk where I mostly give people trash bags and quarters. I also like to play basketball with friends, watch movies and TV (the Office), play video games, and make late night trips to Denny’s for unlimited pancakes.
 
Where do you go on dates in the midwest?
Most people imagine us taking girls on tractor rides or to drive-in movies in a cornfield. That’s only true like an eighth of the time. Other times we’re just trying to make up for the fact that we don’t have beaches to take our dates to.
 
Favorite phrase? Least favorite?
Favorite: “big plays” Least Favorite: “get swole”
 
Do you have any hidden talents?
I play the guitar. I guess not everyone knows that about me. I’ve played for a few years. I never took lessons, so I can’t freestyle or anything. I just like to learn and sing songs that I like for fun.
 
If you could do anything this Spring Break, what would it be?
Canada. Definitely Canada. I would drive straight up to Vancouver (and beyond) and see what there is to see. I’ve never been and I hear it’s really beautiful up there. Plus it’s only a 22 hour drive. That’s closer than home!
 
Ok last question: Where do you go to eat in Westwood?
Right now I’ve jumped on the bandwagon and have gone to 800 Degrees a few times. The pizza is good, but the real reason I go is that amazing soda machine they have there.

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Madeline Hunt is a senior at UCLA majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish. Originally from the laidback beach-town of Santa Barbara, the California native finds the fast-paced nature and eccentricity of LA extremely exciting. Once more, she decided to expand her horizons when she studied abroad this past fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Madeline wants to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and is considering broadcast journalism and public relations as potential options. On campus, she is currently the Public Relations & Marketing Director for the student- run organization Fashion and Student Trends and an intern at E! News. She served as an entertainment reporter on UCLA’s accredited student newspaper, The Daily Bruin, under the video division and is a current member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. During her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, exercising, going to the beach, shopping (online shopping will be the death of her!), reading Glamour and Cosmo, eating Mexican food and sushi, spending time with her friends, practicing her Spanish, and satisfying her weakness for caffeine with Starbuck’s lattes.