Name: Ayana Pergadia
Twitter: @apergadia003
Major: Communication Studies
Year in school: Senior, graduating in December!
Relationship status: Single
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Campus activities: KZOO, Barista at The Pulse
Activities outside of campus: I volunteer for the Lawrence Humane Society.
Favorite quote: “It’s better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
Turn ons: A sense of humor, funny and outgoing personality, respectful and honest!
Turn offs: A guy who’s conceited. i.e. Going overboard with selfies.
What’s your favorite physical feature on a guy? Smile.
Celebrity crush: Michael Ealy, Ryan Reynolds, and Drake. The list goes on…
What’s your go-to song? Right now it’s “Pound Cake” by Drake feat. Jay Z. Something about that song puts me at ease.
How long do you spend getting ready in the morning? LOL it depends on the day but if I’m trying to look fly, it’ll take around 30 minutes.
What motivates you? My family, especially my cousin; she’s overcome so many obstacles. It’s pretty inspiring.
Three words your best friend would use to describe you: Feisty, spontaneous, and supportive
What’s one thing you wish more guys would do? Realize a good thing when it’s in right front of them.
What’s your best quality? Worst? I am super loyal, if I consider you my friend I will have your back always. Worst quality is that I get bored easily.
Dream job: Having my own business of some sort. I like being in charge.
Favorite spot on campus: Potter Lake in the Fall.
Favorite store: Sephora
Favorite chick flick: “Love Actually”
What’s your guilty pleasure? Going out to eat, I spend a lot of money on food.
Most valuable lesson college has taught you: You realize who your true friends are when things get tough.
Worst pick-up line you’ve heard: “Your hair compliments your lips”. Like, what?
What does your ideal date consist of? Getting really dressed up and having a rooftop dinner over looking the city. (Please reference “Think Like a Man.”)
Something you wish more guys would do: Just be honest. If you’re only looking for a hook up, let it be known. It saves each of us a lot of time and effort..
Tell me about your dream guy: Someone who supports me and wants me to better myself. And definitely someone who lets me know I am special everyday.
What’s your go-to pick up line? I have never actually used a line but if I was bold enough… “Sorry, but you owe me a drink. [Why?] Because when I looked at you, I dropped mine.”
Best piece of advice you could give to aspiring campus cuties: Just be yourself.
Tell me a random fact about yourself: I’ve swam with sharks before!
#1 thing on your bucket list: Backpacking around Europe with my friends. I’m a travel feen!
Why do you think you’re a catch? Don’t be shy now. I am just a nice genuine person. I have goals, I’m going places, and I’m just fun to be around!