Name: Benjamin Dreiker (also known as Ben/ Benny)
Year: Sophomore
Age: 20
Hometown: Easton, Massachusetts
Major: Government and World Affairs with a concentration in Law and Government
Minors: Law, Justice, and Advocacy; and Film.
Instagram username: Ben_jammin_allday
What activities are you involved in on-campus? I am involved with Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta- the Law Fraternity, and Hall Council.
What do you do to relax and unwind? My way to unwind and relax is by taking a walk through Plant Park if it is a nice day, chill by the river and read “Fifty Shades of Grey”. I also like to relax and chill with friends. We either watch some television, go to the beach, workout, chow-down at Daily Eats, and go on a little journey to Ybor and SoHo.
What is your guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasure, ooh boy! It would probably be singing in the shower to “FU”, “Do My Thang”, or “Can’t be Tamed” by Miley Cyrus and “Uptown Funk” by Mark Rosen. I also enjoy taking a few selfies of myself whenever the lighting is just perfect.
What is your favorite Pandora playlist? My favorite Pandora playlist is Today’s Hits, with Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Kanye.
What is one thing you could never live without? One thing I could never live without would be my friends. No matter what happens they are always there for me. I love them all so much.
Are you single or nah? Yeah, I’m still waiting on that one perfect person.
Your ideal date? I am what people call a “hopeless romantic” kind-of-guy. So my ideal date would probably consist of going to a fancy restaurant on the water during sunset. Then afterwards we would walk on the beach, and just stare up at the stars all night just talking, and hold them close.
Who is your celebrity crush and why? My female celebrity crush is Natalie Portman and male celebrity crush is Cristiano Ronaldo. Natalie Portman has that sweet innocent side and still looks sexy, but Cristiano Ronaldo can woo girls, and he is definitely sexier than Channing Tatum!
Favorite memory at UT thus far? There are so many good memories, but I would have to say Gasparilla, even though I do not remember all of that day and the fun memories I made.
What is one thing you want to accomplish at UT before you graduate? Â One thing I want to accomplish at UT before I graduate is that I want to be the one giving relationship advice to Tony in the Cafe.
What is your ideal job for the future? My ideal future job would be to run my own law firm, or practice at least criminal prosecution/defense, litigation, and divorce law.
What quote do you live by? My mom would always tell me, “Ben, never let anyone hurt you or bring you down for what you believe in, who you love, and what you stand for. Stay true to yourself and what you think is right. Because in the long run those who made fun of you will end up nowhere, when instead, you will be successful, happy, and surrounded by loved ones for believing in yourself.”