Name: Thomas Mersch
Age: 21
Major: microbiology/pre-med
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Height: 5’8″
Relationship status: single
Favorite movie: Spirited Away
Favorite food: sushi or anything tempura fried
Favorite quote: “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams
Ideal first date: “A coffee date where we end up talking ‘til closing time.”
Favorite holiday: New Year’s
Describe yourself in five words: “Just trying to be genuine.”
Describe your ideal girl: “down to earth, genuine and fearless”
Do you have any siblings? “Just two insane older sisters, but what’s family without a little insanity?”
What would you sing at karaoke night? “‘(Everybody (Backstreet’s Back))’ by the Backstreet Boys, but only if someone does it with me.”
If you had one super power what would it be? “The ability to teleport me and anyone or anything I wanted instantly.”
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for a girl? “Coordinated with her friends and took her on a surprise romantic date around town.”
What’s your favorite college memory? “My first gameday with my new friends. The stadium was packed, and the atmosphere is something I’ll never forget.”
What’s the most played song on your iPod? “‘Be A Man’ from the Mulan movie.”
Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? “I’m a member of Beta Theta Pi.”
Do you have any strange talents? “I can make up facts about anything and make it sound believable. It’s gotten me out of a lot of trouble.”
Who is your role model? “My dad. He’s been a great example for me and has been one of my best friends all my life.”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? “Batman because who wouldn’t wanna be Batman?”
How did you feel when I approached you about being the Campus Cutie? “I figured it would be fun, so why not?”
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UFL chapter.