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

Major: Masters in Accounting
Year: Graduate Student
Relationship Status: Single
Hometown: Florence AL
Interests: Sports, lake and beach trips, and good music
An Interesting Fact: I’m super awkward at goodbyes.
Greek Affiliation: Alpha Tau Omega
What song on your iPod is on repeat? Midnight City – M83
If people were to give you a superlative, what do you think it would be? Most driven
What is something people would be surprised to know about you? My high school graduating class had 24 people
What do you look for in a girl? Chill, real, and cooks a mean meal
What is the most confusing thing that girls do? Hot girls with Nike tempos and XXL’s….and of course the inability for most women to say what they really mean.
Do you have a favorite pickup line? If so, what is it? Are you from Tennessee, because you’re the only 10 I see.
What is your idea of a perfect date? A home cooked meal and a funny movie…or we could go out and drink a lot and tell each other how we really feel.
What’s the craziest thing a girl has ever done for you? My girlfriend at the time got us 3 tickets to go to my first NBA basketball game (actually a big playoff game.) She gave the 2 extra tickets to her brothers because she wanted us to have a guys night. Pretty unselfish thing to do, and the game was one of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a girl? Drove 14 hours to see a girl I was dating in a car with 4 members of her family and our luggage. All while her mom was singing every song Pink ever made at the top of her lungs.
Would you rather have her make the first move or are you a traditional boy? Traditional…but it’s nice when girls aren’t shy about starting up conversations.
What is your best memory of Alabama/Tuscaloosa and why? It doesn’t get much better than Fall football weekends in Tuscaloosa. The game, atmosphere, and nightlife combine for some one-of-a-kind experiences.
If you could only bring 3 things on a deserted island, what would they be? iPod, sunglasses….and a sea plane with a full tank.

Jessica Johnson is a senior at The University of Alabama double majoring in English Studies and Communication Studies while minoring in Creative Writing. Avid reader, writer and one-man band, Jessica is always working on a project of some sort. After spending summer 2011 interning with Atlanta's Q100 morning radio show (and waking up at 3:30am to dress for work) she has a new respect for early birds. When not playing with her three rescued mutts, you'll find her at Gallettes sippin' on a Yellow Hammer screaming ROLL TIDE ROLL!!