Cutie of the Week: Ben Weidenaar

October, 2009 – Hair Status: Short                            November, 2011 – Hair Status: Sheepdog

Name: Ben Weidenenaar 
Hometown: Norwood, MA 
Class: 2014
Relationship Status: Free agent
Major: Double major in Math and Computer Science
 
Any idea what you want to do with those degrees? Probably be either an actuary or a high school teacher.
 
Why those careers? I’d be an actuary for the money, and I’d be a teacher because I love to teach. I tutor already and it’s just something that I really enjoy doing. Plus I’d be able to coach soccer part time or something. We’ll see how the actuary thing goes first.
 
Where did you go to high school? Xavarian Brothers High School
 
Any big differences now going to school with girls? It’s different, but there’s no major change. My attention span is down, but there’s nothing too major about it.
 
I noticed that you have a bit of scruff going on. Are you an advocate of No Shave November? I’m an advocate of Mo-Vember, which is for the mustaches. But I can’t grow a mustache, so I’m growing a little scruff just cause I want to do something at least. I do “no-shave” to a certain extent, as you can see I’m not so homeless.
 
What do you look for in a girl? Smart, that’s probably where I’d start off. If you can have a good conversation with someone, that’s a good stepping-stone. I also like people who are very athletic; I like playing sports and doing stuff outside, and I think a personality match is pretty important.
 
What are your hobbies? Numero uno: Soccer. I do lots of soccer stuff: play, watch it on TV, etc. Also I love hiking, I went on multiple hikes last summer. There’s also the etcetera stuff: I like the occasional reading, and video games. Lots of video games.
 
How do you procrastinate on your homework? Video games. Yeah…it’s a problem.
 
What is your favorite music? Artists, etc? I listen to a hodgepodge, though my favorite type is alternative rock. Ann Berlin, New Politics, Death Cab. My favorite song is “Mad World” by Gary Jules. It’s totally not alternative rock though…
 
Any music you’re kind of embarrassed to admit is on your iPod? I will admit that I have Kelly Clarkson on my iPod. I also listen to songs not in English: I have one song in German, a couple in Icelandic, some in Japanese.
 
How did you stumble upon these songs? FIFA video game soundtrack. I actually get a lot of music from video game soundtracks. If I hear something good on a video game I will get it.
 
What is your favorite thing about PC? Probably the size of it. It’s pretty small, so you get to see people every day. I have friends at larger colleges and they tell me about people they met freshman year who they never see anymore. Here you get to see your friends every day no matter what.
 
Any Thanksgiving traditions? The newest one is that I get the turkey leg; I always get dibs on that one. Turkey is my favorite food, besides pecan pie.
 
Ultimate question: whipped cream or ice cream with your pie? I’d have to go with whipped cream. Doesn’t melt on you.
 
What would you do if you had a million dollars? Pay off the rest of school, buy a car, maybe a take a trip to Europe, and save the rest for whatever I need in the future. You know these economic times.
 
What kind of car would you get? Probably a Mazda RX7, or a Mitsubishi Lancer. Or an electric car, just for laughs.
 
If you could battle anybody, who would it be and why? Cristiano Ronaldo. He needs to get knocked down a few pegs.
 
Who would win? I’d win, he’s too much of a pretty boy. He’s a good athlete but I just don’t like the guy.
 
One of your most embarrassing moments? I was at my friends house one day and his little sister was really bored, and she wanted to draw make-up on me so I let her have it. But then my friend took a picture of it on his phone and is using it as blackmail against me.
 
What is something very few people know about you? I’m a brunette…just kidding.
 
Talk to me about your hair: When was the last time you cut it? June, 2010.
 
Any particular reason why you haven’t cut it? I’m too lazy to get it cut, and I don’t mind it long, it hasn’t been too much of a problem yet. I’m just waiting for it to bother me, or I may get it cut at some random time, but I’m not revealing that just yet.
 
When was the last time you had a good cry? Last time I actually teared up was at the end of Harry Potter 7: Part 2. The whole Snape thing was a tear-jerker. Everyone in the theater was tearing up…and I was one of them…
 
 
Either…
Cats or dogs: Dogs. I’ve had more pleasant experiences with dogs.
Cake or ice cream: Cake.
Comedies or horrors: Comedies. I recently saw Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, which was amazing.
Britney Spears or Ke$ha: Britney Spears, obvi. Particularly her oldies.