Name: Jacob Hammond, also known as: Dobs
Major: Double major in management and economics
Age: 21
I will not lie, this interview was a hard one to get. Although I live only a few steps from this studly gentleman, I basically had to schedule an appointment with him between his rock band sessions with his roommates and his intense study habits.
Dobs, (known as Jacob Hammond on Facebook in case you were wondering) is a single man of legal drinking age who is pursuing a degree in management and economics. Dobs is involved in the risk management club and the National Collegiate Honor Society. Now I don’t know about you guys, but to me he sounds like a pretty intelligent guy.
Besides Peacock Hall, you can find Dobs on the basketball court in the student recreation center and playing disc golf on the weekends (I laughed when he said disc golf, but he politely reminded me that it is in fact a sport).
Since Mr. Hammond is a senior, I asked him if he has any college advice for the undergrads here at App State.
“I guess it would be to utilize all resources academically and be as involved as possible. I’ll tell you something I remember from orientation, it was a quote that said ‘don’t let the short term get in the way of your long term goals.’ I interpret that basically as have fun… but be smart and don’t do anything that will jeopardize your long term plans,” he said.
Dobs says some of his best memories here at Appalachian include walking to Wal-Mart in the middle of the night with his best friends just to “get away and hang out.” I mean if that isn’t a bromance then I’m not quite sure what is.
Speaking of Wal-Mart, I asked Dobs what he would want to eat for his very last meal here on earth and he replied, “Hibachi steak and shrimp with a side of mac and cheese with grilled zucchini. Also a King Hawaiian roll with honey spread and a Coke.” When I asked can, bottle, or glass for his Coke he replied, “glass bottle.” WOW. HOW CLASSY. I adore it.
So basically to make Dobs happy you can go to Wal-Mart at strange hours and buy King Hawaiian rolls and then head over to Hokkaido for dinner.
Mr. Hammond’s ideal lady would be someone who likes his “corny sense of humor” (and I must say, it IS corny), and someone who isn’t afraid to make decisions “such as where to eat.” However, considering I just told everyone his favorite meal, deciding where to eat shouldn’t be too difficult of a task.
So ladies there you have it. Mr. Jacob Hammond, AKA Dobs, can be pleased with a little disc golf, math equations, and Japanese food. Plus, he doesn’t even use the Yum Yum sauce so more for you! Hopefully if you are interested in him he can pencil you in to his busy life.