Major: English Major with a Teaching Minor
Hometown: Manatí Puerto Rico
Her Campus: What are you involved in on campus?
Dennis Hermida: A member of Boris’s Kitchen, Student Events Entertainment Coordinator, in theater on campus, Waltham group and works at the library.
HC: How did you get involved with these things?
DH: Well I unintentionally got in to Boris’ Kitchen…I originally only went to the auditions to be moral support for a friend and then the person leading auditions said I had to either leave or audition so I stayed and auditioned and ended up getting in. I really like planning events and being loud and happy so I thought that student events would be a good fit so I applied got it and I love it, its one of my favorite things to do on campus. For theater I am in at least 2 shows a semester, this semester only 1 “Trojans Hour” and I just like to act. I also really want to go into teaching so I’ve been in Waltham group helping teach at public schools since last year spring semester.
HC: have you always been interested in acting?
DH: I actually never did any acting or theater before Boris’ Kitchen.
HC: Would you consider yourself funny?
DH: Yeah…(this is awkward)…I’m funny in context.
HC: how do you balance your time between all your involvements?
DH: I do a lot of time management and calendaring. I write EVERYTHING down. If it isn’t in my calendar then it is not a real thing. I even schedule eating and sleep time.
HC: So what made you decide on Brandeis?
DH: I really like the environment and they also have the MKTYP (Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program), which is what I got into Brandeis through. They also have a great academic program and reputation.
HC: Can you tell us more about MKTYP?
DH: I thought it was really great that Brandeis offered an opportunity to students from cities that didn’t offer the best education. It is also a scholarship program and only 20 students get in. It is for low-income first generation students.
HC: what do you like to do to relax?
DH: Watch Scandal, and just a lot of TV; It is my relaxation method.
HC: Do you schedule Scandal into your calendar?
DH: YES, I love Scandal it’s my favorite show!
HC: If you could….
…have a super power?
DH: The power to stop time, I think it would be really fun messing with people.
….have a reality TV show about your life what would you call it?
DH: “True Life It’s Dennis”
….host SNL who would you want to be your musical performance?
DH: Beyonce
….go on a date with anyone?
DH: Kerry Washington or Beyonce.
…have one song stuck in your head for a year what would it be?
DH: Love on Top – Beyonce (its been stuck in his head for a year)
Favorite…
…movie?
DH: 10 Things I Hate About You
…tv show?
DH: Scandal
…food?
DH: Pork shoulder with rice and beans
…band/artist?
DH: Fosforito
…thing about Brandeis?
DH: “the fact that I can wear socks and flip flops and it ain’t a big deal”
DH: Everyone should like the Boris’ Kitchen FB page and visit our website!!!!!!