Tom Boyle ’18

Meet an architecture student who has some pretty specific dining hall preferences!

 

Name: Tom Boyle

 

Hometown: Western Springs, IL

 

Year: 2nd Year Architecture Student

 

Major: Architecture

 

Dorm: Carroll

 

Activities: I’m so uninvolved it’s a joke.

 

Fun Fact: I can lick my elbow.

 

Relationship Status: Single

 

Preffered Dining Hall: South obviously, unless you want stir fry

 

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things!

 

I did the Mr. Notre Dame pageant and sailing which were very fun experiences even though I had no previous experience as a sailor or beauty king.

 

 

Winning… just kidding, I’d say the energy of the crowd. 

 

I spent a week in Spain by myself looking at Moorish architecture. I also visited a friend in New York.

 

I actually learned a lot about myself in Spain and what I appreciate. It is a great experience to be in complete control of a journey. It helped me mature as a student and a person. I had a lot of time by myself to think, but I didn’t really feel alone. Being surrounded by really high quality urban spaces was not only pleasing, but helped me learn as a designer and architect. I was able to refine my tastes and even figure out what my goals were in regards to architecture. 

 

 

I mean Spanish wasn’t a huge issue most of the time but it was good practice after not having used it for about a year. Traveling alone also helped me feel more comfortable with myself and more confident in general. Being out of my comfort zone made me feel smart and worldly as well. 

 

 

I am looking forward to seeing my friends.

 

Thanks for the interview, Tom!

 

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