Name: Alina Puente
Hometown: Born in The Dominican Republic, raised in Tampa, Florida
Major: Fashion Design  Â
Year: SeniorÂ
Relationship Status? In a Relationship.
Go to place to grab a bite? Hot Woks/ Cool Sushi
What do you love about Columbia? I love the creative freedom at Columbia and the passion students bring to our campus.
What’s your dream date? Going to a show, grabbing dinner on a rooftop and ending the night with a walk along the Chicago river.Â
Favorite pick up line? Do those even work? Lol.
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Biggest pet peeve? When people ask questions in class that they already know the answer to.Â
What’s something people don’t know about you? I don’t have a middle name (people think its bizarre).
Go to fashion item? Boyfriend Jeans and low heeled black sandals
What’s your dream job? Designing for my own fashion line and starting a nonprofit that gives me the opportunity to help/transform impoverished communities through the arts.Â
Favorite TV show? Royal Pains and Velvet
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