Campus Cutie: Tobias Atkin

Meet Tobias Atkin, an incredibly smart and funny guy who can hold his own as the only guy in a female-dominated ENGL seminar. Also known as Toby, this campus cutie has an interesting taste in music and film, as well as a big heart. What’s not to love?

Name: Tobias AtkinMajor/Minor: English-Cultural Studies/Physiology

Year at McGill: U3

Hometown:  I was born in New York City, but I’ve lived here since first grade, and I considered Montreal my hometown.

Favorite Book: My mom, Ami Sands Brodoff, writes fiction books and I love to read them.

Favorite Music of the Moment: I’ve been listening to a lot of Joanna Newsom.

Favorite Movie: Possibly Rosemary’s Baby. 

Favorite Pastime: I really like cooking, and I used to knit but I love volunteering at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

Pet Peeves: Dandruff, zits, and towels full of mildew.

Coffee or Tea: Coffee

Morning Person or Night Owl: Night Owl

Cats or Dogs: Cats

Dream Job: I’d love to be a physician.

Dream Travel Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia- I’m really interested in post-Soviet countries because they’re super cheap and apparently, they have a thriving techno scene.

Favorite Place on Campus: McLennan library, first floor- the comfy chairs next to the big windows.

Weirdest Thing You’ve Seen at McGill: I just recently saw a super formal occasion in the lobby of McLennan library. There were military men in full uniform all gathered in the lobby.

Advice to a First Year McGill Student: Take a variety of classes, and switch your major if you want to. Don’t ever feel constrained to your major!

Most Attractive Quality in Another Human Being: Physical attraction! [laughs] Totally just kidding. I actually think it is honesty, even if it’s awkward being honest. 

Images contributed by interviewee.