Although shy guys typically do not grab the attention of ladies on campus, that does not mean they are not friend, boyfriend, or lover material! In many cases, the opposite is true. Us girls always end up asking where all the nice guys are because we have been too busy chasing the ones who talk all the right talk, but are all the wrong-wrong. Maybe it is time to switch up our target and consider the shy guy instead? A busy and ambitious collegiette plus a guy who listens has a bit of a ring to it!
Name: Deossie Vega
Year: Sophomore
Major: Marketing
How would you describe your personality?
Funny, laid back, and shy
Where is home for you?
Northern Virginia
What kind of music do you listen to?
Open to anything with a nice beat but primarily hip-hop and r&b
Turn offs/on in the opposite sex.
Offs: smoking, stuck up, clingy
On: ambitious, in shape, intelligent, funny and most importantly, beautiful!
What is your ideal date?
The traditional dinner and a movie.
Longest relationship you’ve been in?
3 months?
What would you consider to be your greatest weakness?
Shyness
How often do you work out?
3-4 times a week
Take school seriously because it only gets harder down the road.
What are your plans for this 2012 summer?
Hopefully a beach trip with friends and visiting family in New York with my Dad
What is your favorite thing about VCU?
The diversity
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Hopefully a big time businessman ready to settle down
Favorite Color: Navy blue
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
Favorite Movie: The Hangover
Favorite Book: I’m not much of a reader but I’ll go with Lord of the Flies.
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Sleep with the TV on or off?
TV off
Are you interested in fun dating, serious relationships, flings, or just going with the flow?
Just going with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.
Age: 19
Major: Multimedia Journalism
Hometown: Manteca, Cali
Relationship Status: Single
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
What are your plans after graduation?
I want to do some type of music writing. I want to either be a concert reviewer or write for Rolling Stone, or some publication like that.
What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
My favorite thing is my sense of humor. I’m really shy and being able to make people laugh makes me feel more comfortable.
I love AT&T Park. It’s my favorite place because I love the San Francisco Giants and I really enjoy watching baseball.
Girl Talk
What’s one quality a girl has to have?
She has to be intelligent and sweet. I want someone I can have a good conversation with and that genuinely cares about others.
What’s your biggest turn off?
Smoking is without a doubt my biggest turn off. It’s very unattractive and makes everything smell bad.
What’s your dream date?
My dream date would be to go to a Giants game. Every guy would love to go to a game with a girl that actually understands the sport she’s watching.
Major/year in school: New Media/ Freshman
Favorite thing about UMaine: Seeing new faces every day.
Favorite place to eat in Orono/on campus: OHOP
Hobbies: Traveling, Skiing, Drawing, scuba diving
Favorite place you have traveled to: Honduras and Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea.
Favorite thing to do on the Weekend: Lay low and play slow after causing a ruckus.
Boxers or briefs: Boxers
Boobs or Butt: Butt
Blonde or Brunette: No preference
Confession: I have a shy side to me.
Dream Job: Traveling to do what I love.
Fun Fact: I’m quite the bro when it comes to lacrosse.
What’s the first thing you notice about a girl: Her eyes and smile
How do you let a girl know your into her: I compliment her often and look into her eyes trying to solve her mystery.
What do you want all the ladies to know about you: I’m easy going and it’s hard to make me not smile.
Celebrity Crush: Scarlett Johansson
Favorite song/band: What’s Golden/ Jurassic 5
Anything Else you want the girls to know? If you can’t find me in the winter then I am probably out skiing somewhere.
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Nickname: Wax
Hometown: Quakertown, Penn
Relationship Status: In a relationship with God
Sign: Aquarius
Major: Communications Major and KPE Minor
Best Class: Persuasion and Social Influence
How do you like to spend your weekend: Hanging out with friends, and trying new things
Something that someone doesn’t know about you: I was the Jewish All American for Football in 2011, and I have an adopted brother and sister from Estonia.
Boxers or Briefs: Briefs
Biggest Pet Peeve: When girls are walking and their uggs are leaning
An embarrassing confession: in middle school I peed my pants in front of the whole school
Dream job: Punting in the NFL
Favorite song to get down to: Ludacris – Fantasy
Favorite food: Prime Rib
Favorite sports team(s): Phillies and Eagles
Favorite Beer: Yuengling
How do you let someone know you’re interested in them: If I’m interested I’ll approach you one way or another
What do you want girls to know about you: I’m shy, and like one on one time
What do you look for in a girl: A girl with an appetite, who wants to have a good time, whose smart, and goal oriented basically Katie Donlon is a perfect 10
Deal-breaker: Drugs, promiscuous history
Celebrity Crush: Adrianna Lima
Boobs or Butt: Butt
Blonde or Brunette: Brunette
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Name: Sheldon Minor
Year: Junior
Major: Journalism
Status: Single
What specific qualities do you look for in a lover?
I’m a really active person, so I need someone that can keep up and who likes to work out as well. I don’t know, I guess I would say I’m a pretty laid back person, I try to be stress free as much as possible, so someone I can just hang out and relax with. I like someone who’s outgoing and fun who I can communicate with and talk to easily, um… and I need a girl that can watch sports and knows what is going on when we’re watching things! That’s so important beyond belief.
The best part of my day is ____________________?
I just love the sh*t out of breakfast.
What’s something you always have trouble with?
I’m in the school of journalism and I enjoy writing, but I always struggle with actually liking my writing, and so that’s kind of tough.
What does your inner child want right now?
My inner child wants to go on a gluten-filled rampage and eat every terrible piece of food that I can! I miss it so much. Bread is so good!
Mila Kunis or Kate Upton?
Mila Kunis!
What was your favorite toy as a kid?
When I was like, six years old, my parents bought me a giant stuffed whale. It was bigger than me and I used to cuddle with it.
What are your passions?
My passions? Fitness is definitely a passion of mine and I always push to see what I can make myself do. Um, sports are a big part of my life, just because I’m always so impressed with what people are able to accomplish and I watch them to see all those great moments.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
That I was in the United States Air Force. It made me who I am in so many ways.
If a girl is interested in you, how would you want her to let you know?
I think just something simple, maybe asking me to hang out, you know? ‘Cause I’m typically pretty shy and I don’t usually act on my feelings too often, so it’s kinda nice to be reassured that the mutual feeling is there.
Name: James Cirelli
Birthday: January 25
Age: 21
Year: Pre-Junior
Major: Environmental Engineering
Relationship Status: Single
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Hobbies/interests: biking, nature, camping
What clubs/organizations are you a part of on campus? Drexel Sierra Club
What is your role in the Sierra Club?
I’m the treasurer. I handle our entire budget and all our monetary things. I was on the Earth Week committee for this week. Those are the big things!
Do you have a “going green” tip for HC readers?
Try using tap water. Philadelphia has very clean water and you save a lot of money and a lot of plastic by simply using a reusable bottle.
Biggest turn-on: A good sense of style. A cute sense of style!
Celebrity Crush: Emma Watson
Three words you’d use to describe yourself: Silly, shy, and eclectic.
Do you consider yourself a “hipster”? No. Hipsters… No.
Future career goals/ambitions:
Well I’m an environmental engineer so I’d really like to get into forest management and working with rivers and streams and basically the outdoors with an engineering aspect. And also traveling to every state park in the country.
If you had to pick a song to be the theme song of your life, what would it be: Animals by Baths
Most embarrassing song on your iTunes: She Wolf by Shakira
Favorite movie quote: It’s got to be something from Princess Monanoke because that’s my favorite movie.
Guilty pleasure: Selflessly indulging in Nutella.
Best pick-up line: Can I buy you a drink? In a reusable bottle, of course.
What is something most of Drexel doesn’t know about you: I have a tattoo on my inner arm that most of Drexel won’t see.
What is your tattoo of? The Hylian crest from the Legend of Zelda.
What’s something on your Drexel bucket list: Crowd surf at a show at Flux.
Well I grew up in a city and I wanted to move to another city for college. When I visited Philly, it had a unique charm to it that I didn’t get when I was in Boston, which is another school I was looking at. I was also looking for an Environmental Engineering program, which Drexel had, so, those two made Drexel the perfect choice. A lot of people don’t like Philadelphia but I think it’s a great city. You just need to adventure a little bit.
Name: Tim Tiu
Year: 2014
Major: Electrical engineering
Hometown: Cheltenham, PA
Do you have any nicknames?
Oh I have a whole list. Tim, Timmy, Timmy Tiu, T-squared, DJ Timmy Tiu, Timlet, T-Chug…that’s a whole other story…. My family calls me TJ because my middle name is John, my high school soccer team called me Flyin Hawaiian…I have a lot of nicknames now that I think about it. “Timmy Tiu” is really popular with the Asian Student Association. Seriously, all the Asians on campus call me Timmy Tiu, all the white people call me Tim. If you ever hear someone call me Timmy Tiu they’re either Asian or they’ve met me through someone who is Asian.
Do you do any extracurriculars?
Intramural indoor/outdoor soccer, volleyball, and I’m part of the Asian Student’s Association.
What are three adjectives you’d use to describe yourself?
I’d say initially I’m definitely shy; it takes me a while to open up to people, but I’m outgoing when I’m with my friends. I’m also funny, and I can laugh at myself.
What did you do for Halloween?
The day of Halloween, I was doing work and listening to music, but during Halloween weekend I went to apartment and dorm parties.
What’s the best Halloween costume you’ve seen this year?
The other day I saw on Facebook two people were Google Maps. That was pretty good. One was point A and the other was point B and they had maps on their shirts. I thought that was really creative.
If you were a Halloween candy, what candy would you be?
Can I be an assortment?
You can be whatever you want.
Then I pick Skittles. You know, different flavors, a little bit of everything.
Do you have any plans for Thanksgiving?
I’m going home. We have a really big family Thanksgiving, that’s how Filipinos do it. I always see my extended family, eat a lot of food, and have a good time.
Would a girl have to fit in with your family?
Definitely. My family’s really important to me and I value their opinion a lot, so if I introduce a girl to my family and they don’t like her, I don’t think the relationship would go well. My friends have to like her too; I need approval from everyone. Especially my friends back home. I’m still really close with a lot of people I’ve known since preschool and kindergarten, and I trust their judgment even more than I trust my own.
Who would be your ideal girl?
Definitely someone athletic and into sports – both watching and playing. Someone who lives an active life. I also like someone who’s talkative and can keep a conversation. An outgoing personality is also a good quality.
How about physically?
Someone who’s shorter than me is preferable. I don’t really have a type, though. I genuinely do look for personality more than anything physical.
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
I’d like to do something active and fun like bowling, mini golf, or laser tag. Then maybe afterwards we’d go to a restaurant and get something to eat. The restaurant of choice would probably be Red Lobster for some seafood.
What’s something no one knows about you?
During the summer of 2010, I got a henna tattoo when I was vacationing in the Philippines. The tattoo got infected and became a permanent tattoo, so now I have a tattoo of a dragon on my right arm. I like to mess around with people and say either I’m in a gang or it’s a fantastic birth mark and a lot of people believe me.
Do you go to the Philippines a lot?
I’ve been a few times, maybe four or five. Not too often. I go because I have family over there.
Can you speak Tagalog?
When I was younger, my parents would speak in Tagalog to me I would answer back in English so I’ve never picked up the dialect. I can understand it, so when I hear people speaking I automatically know what they’re talking about, but I don’t have a vocabulary large enough to answer. So I’m basically half-fluent.
What’s your favorite…
Food: Filipino food or Philly cheese steaks.
Baked good: red velvet cupcake.
Book: Green Eggs and Ham because when I was younger I memorized the book and my parents thought I could read. They only figured out I couldn’t when I recited the book and had it upside down.
Childhood memory: going to the Philippines. The first time I went, I was in kindergarten and I went every two years. I’d say those are probably the best memories because I get to see family and when we’re over there we’re treated like royalty. Everyone wants to take us out, show us around, give us food, and catch up on birthday and Christmas presents. Plus, I always gain a different view of the world. As I grew up, I saw a different side of the Philippines in general. It’s kind of like going on habitat trip in that it’s really eye opening. When I was a child I would just be focused on seeing my family, but now I also see poverty and politics. Going to the Philippines always brings something different to the table.
Memory at Villanova: I have a lot of favorite memories at Villanova. I loved the Beaumont, Texas spring break trip last year as well as the retreats…I’ve met a lot of people through Escape and Search.
TV show: All time? I have to go with Barney. But right now I like Burn Notice.
Music type: I like a lot of R&B pop music, and a lot of mainstream music on the radio. In my free time I like to listen to music that has more emotion or feeling behind it. Not just party music, but something that kind of has a message behind it.
Youtube video: I like listening to covers and mashups of songs out now. It’s hard enough to make a song but it’s even harder to make it better or create a mashup with multiple songs.
Concert you’ve ever been to: I haven’t been to many, but the first concert I went to was America’s Best Dance Crew in Atlantic City my junior year in high school and it was probably the best concert because the dancing was really impressive and a lot of the stuff they do on stage was something I’d never be able to do, but always wanted to learn how to do.
Do you like dancing?
Yeah, I’m not good at dancing but I like to make a fool out of myself once in a while.
What would be your go-to karaoke song?
It was YMCA at a point when I was younger, because Filipinos love to sing karaoke. It’s a big thing; my parents have a karaoke mic to plug into the TV and everything. That was my go-to song, but I’m not sure about it now. I haven’t done karaoke recently.
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Name: Chase Stephens
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin
Birthday: May 17, 1992
Major: Econ with BIP minor
Relationship Status: Single
How would you describe your personality?
Outgoing… I can be shy at first but once you get to know me, I can be goofy. I like to have fun.
What are your pet peeves?
When people take things without asking. Rude people in general. And I hate scavenger hunts.
Favorite place on campus?
Besides my house… Sargent dining hall. I love food.
What’s your favorite part about being on the swim team?
Definitely the teammates. You won’t find anyone better than on the swim team. They’re the best.
What’s your biggest achievement as a swimmer so far?
Making the Olympic trials. That was fun. I got to see all the big names like Phelps, Lochte and Grevers. I wanted to say good luck to Lochte in the warm-up pool but I just couldn’t do it.
What are you involved in on campus other than swimming?
AKPsi, the business frat.
What would be your ideal date?
Definitely dinner. I love food. I don’t know what type of food though. Afterwards, maybe a long walk if it’s nice outside. I’m a simple man.
What qualities do you look for in a girl?
Tall, because I’m tall. Smart. Outgoing, goofy like me so she understands my humor. I have to get to know them first. Can’t jump into it. Oh, and a good personality.
What’s your motto?
Always have a positive mental attitude. I try to, anyways.
Why HC loves Chase:
He’s tall, smart, goofy, humble, and is a swimmer. What more could you want? But ladies, he says if you’re looking for someone, make sure to look up Tonic Valcic, who according to Chase, is the biggest heartthrob on the team. Awww, he plays matchmaker for his friends, too! What a guy.
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Name & Year: Chris Dong, 2015
Major: Chemistry
Relationship Status: Single and ready to mingle, baby.
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
What is he involved in on campus?
Chris is an active member of the Tribe Swim Team. He is an excellent breaststroker.
What is he interested in?
Chris Dong is just a regular guy. He loves swimming, eating, and just straight chillin’. He’s kind of shy, but he enjoys the night life. Although he won’t admit it, Chris is an excellent drawer and has a big heart. He’s definitely a sensitive guy. You can catch Chris either at the pool during practice or sitting under a tree outside, thinking or reading the latest romance novel.
Why was he nominated as a Campus Cutie?
“Chris should be a Campus Cutie because he’s adorable. Everyone on the swim team loves him and he does not have a mean word to say about anyone. Honestly, he should be a Campus Cutie because he’s shy and the William and Mary community should know who this little hunk truly is.”
Stalk Chris on Facebook here.
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Year: Sophomore
Class Year: 2014
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Major: Geology
Campus Activities/Interests: Jazz Band, Oxy Shots, music, dinkin around
Single/Taken/It’s Complicated: Taken
What is something that people would be surprised to find out about you?
Everyone thinks I’m super extroverted, but really I’m just a shy guy. Stage fright, folks. Like Jerry Seinfeld said, “I’d rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
What would you do with a million dollars?
Celebrity crush? Man crush?
Scarlett Johansen, she’s a cutie patooty. And Kurt Cobain. Guess I have a thing for blondes.
What’s your favorite style on a girl? Hipstahhh.
What mystifies you most about the opposite sex?
Favorite memory from freshman year: Last Halloween, my boy Lang Pratt-Otto dressed up as a runner, and in West Hollywood crossed paths with some dudes acting as a Finish line, and Lang ran through that finish line. It was symbolic for the fact that he is a winner. My heart goes out to Langford, the Bostonian with an iron skull.
What would be your ideal date?
Take m’lady to a local Boulder CO bar, then go night hiking naked.
Have you met this curly-haired cutie in person? Do you believe him when he says he’s a shy guy?
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Full Name: Ben Rogers
Class Year: 2015
Major: Astrogeophysics
Hometown: Tewksbury, NJ
Go to class, walk, eat food, sleep, socialize sometimes
Hometown: Bel Air, MD
Major: Business Management/ Minor in Marketing
Relationship status: Single
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha/ Club Soccer 2010
Interests: Soccer, Baltimore Ravens/ Baltimore Orioles
Describe yourself in three words: Shy, loyal, respectful
Fun Fact: I Cracked my skull when I was 6 by getting carried up the stairs by my dog
Favorite pickup line: I’ve never seen you over here before… is this your first time?
What do you look for in a girl: Brown hair, beautiful eyes, loyal, and commited
Celebrity Crush: Hayden Panettiere
If you could have any superpower what would it be: I’d want to fly so I could help out as many people as possible in the most timely manner as possible