Name: Alex Perkins
Year: Sophomore
Originally From: Nantucket, MA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Relationship Status: Taken
College Life
Campus Involvement?
I’m on the Club Soccer team, as well as intramural hockey and soccer.
If you could chose another major, what would you chose?
Probably something that involves a significantly less amount of work.
Favorite hang out or study spot on campus?
Perkins because it is named after me.
Weirdest thing you’ve encountered at UVM?
The first time I was ever at UVM for Admitted Students Day, a streaker ran past our group of students/parents. So of course I decided to come.
Favorite things to do on the weekends?
I’ll usually be either snowboarding, playing soccer, or hanging with friends.
Fun Facts
Favorite TV show?
Walking Dead…Let’s go Rick Grimes!
Cats, dogs, or fish?
All of the above
Are you also a flannel fanatic like most at UVM?
I didn’t have any flannels before coming here and now I pretty much have one in every color.
Biggest pet peeve?
Honestly, it’s the phrase ‘pet peeve’
Favorite season?
Summer because you can’t beat Nantucket in the summer.
Favorite place in the world?
Lighthouse Beach, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Do you have a dream career?
Looking at nature to solve real world engineering problems through Biomimicry.
Top 3 most played songs on your iPod?
Radioactive by the Kings of Leon, Tighten Up by The Black Keys and What’s Golden by Jurassic 5.
What is one strange thing about yourself that most people would never guess?
I have two different colored eyes (one blue, one brown).
What is one cool hobby or skill you have?
I scuba dive and free dive as much as I can.
If you were a Ben & Jerry’s flavor, what would you be and why?
I would be Berry Berry Extraordinary… Nuff said.
Love Life
What’s a good first date?
Something fun, original and adventurous, like taking her snowboarding on the weekend.
Biggest turn-on?
Girls who like to try new things and step out of their comfort zone.
Biggest turn-off?
Being fake.
Sweetest thing you’ve ever done for a girl?
I flew across the country to see my girlfriend over the summer.
Biggest celeb crush?
Definitely have to go with Alex Morgan. For those of you who don’t know her, you should.
Tips for the single kids on campus?
Stay classy, wear flannel.