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Jake Amberg ’13

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

Name: Jake Amberg 
Age: 21
Class: Senior
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Major: Journalism 
Relationship Status: Taken 

Q: When you’re not in the classroom, where can we find you on campus or in Boone?
A:  Either kicking it in the Student Publications office, or hanging at my apartment, probably watching sports. 
 
Q: What is your favorite thing about Appalachian State University?
A: The weather. The winters might be harsh, but it’s hard to find a place that is as gorgeous as Boone nine months out of the year

Q: Biggest turn-on?                                            
A: A good sense of humor. 

Q: Biggest turn-off?
A:  Being self-entitled. Humility is important. 

Q: Any celebrity crushes?
A:  Mila Kunis. Just not in Meg Griffin form. 

Q: Favorite ice-cream flavor?
A: Cookies and cream. 

Q: Biggest pet peeve?
A: Bad grammar while texting. I’m sorry, I’m a writer. It bugs me. 

Q: What is your perfect date?
A: Something fun. Going to dinner, and then going to a show sounds like a good night to me. 
 
Q: What do you look for in a girl?
A: A witty girl who can make me smile.

Laura Maddox is a Senior at Appalachian State University. Laura was born and raised in Charlotte, NC but loves the mountain air in Boone. She is one of four kids and has an identical twin sister. Laura enjoys reading, fashion, blogging, traveling, chocolate, lots of coffee and riding in the car with the windows down. She has a knack for creative writing, doodling and procrastination. Laura plans on moving to Boston after graduation to pursue a career in the advertising industry as a copywriter. Laura loves APP and will always be a Mountaineer fan!