McGill, this week’s cutie is an eccentric and hilarious girl you’re soon going to want to meet! McGillians, meet Alex Houle!
Name: Alex Houle
Where are you from? : Stamford, Connecticut
What year and what major? : I’m a U1 studying English Literature with a double minor in French Language and Communications.
Favourite author? : J.K Rowling. Becuase Harry Potter.
Favourite restaurant in Montreal? : Chu Chai on St. Denis, there drinks are amazing!
Future career? : Realistically, Starbucks barista.
Most embarrassing song on your iPod? : The live version of “Cheetah Sisters” by The Cheetah Girls
More Basic or more Hipster? : Definitely basic.
How does your Tinder reflect your personality? : Inaccurately. Another reason to lock my iPhone when I leave it with “friends.”
Band you would like to see live? : Dispatch.
Most impractical clothing purchase? : Purple Suede Miu Mius from the McGill Clothing Exchange. I had $2.00 left in my bank account.
Least romantic gift you’ve ever received? : A butterfly collage in a shadow box from my (now) ex-boyfriend for my eighteenth birthday.
Describe yourself in three emojis: The grimacing “smiley” face; the thumbs up; the martini glass. That’s a really popular question on Tinder.
What groups or societies are you involved in here at McGill? : I’m currently pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma here a McGill. Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the four sororities at McGill, and pledging has been the best choice I’ve made at McGill so far! I’m also a member of the Junior Pan-Hellenic Council; we foster inter-sorority relationships and oversee inter-sorority events.
Do you have a life motto? : F*ck it, I’m getting Chef on Call.
Images contributed by interviewee.