Name: Alexa Rains
Hometown: Franklin, TN
Major: International Studies & Economics
Favorite book: City of Bones
Favorite place to study on campus: Bruno Library
Favorite place to eat in Tuscaloosa: Nothin’ but Noodles
What clubs are you involved in? “I’m a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, an Assistant Team Leader with The Center for Service and Leadership, and the Treasurer of Not On My Campus (a sexual assault prevention group).”
What is the best part about being in AOII? “So far the best part is being able to watch my sorority sisters grow and realize their true potential. People change so much during their college years and I love seeing my friends shine through their creativity, intelligence, leadership, or whatever it is they are passionate about.”
If you were an ice cream flavor what would it be? “Something nutty because I’m weird and a little eccentric.”
Who is your celebrity crush? Dylan O’Brian
Describe your dream date. “Just let me hang out with your pets. You don’t even need to be there to be honest.”
Describe yourself in three words. Quirky, compassionate, unpredictable
What do you like to do in your free time? “Draw, watch Netflix, sing until someone tells me nicely to stop, adventure outdoors…”
What do you think is your best quality? “I’m very passionate about a lot of things, which means I tend to spark conflict, but I think it’s worth it because I know I can make the world a better place.”
Where do you see yourself in five years? “Probably in a third world country following my passions and simultaneously going broke.”