Name: Tess Bloomquist
Hometown: Branford, CT
Major: Neuroscience
Involvement on Campus: Trinity Pipes, Quest Leader, Neuroscience Research Assistant, Writing Center Coordinator, Registrar’s Assistant
Relationship Status: My dog kissed me last weekend ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Describe yourself in three words: positive, tenacious, adventurous
#1 on your bucket list: Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Favorite Aspect of Trinity: Alison Draper
Three things you want with you if stuck on a mountain:
- A group of friends… are you really “stuck” if you’re surrounded by people you love?!
- Squirrel suits so we could jump off the mountain and get to shelter
- A medic waiting at the bottom incase the flight doesn’t go super well
Favorite Movie: She’s The Man
Favorite Playlist on Spotify: Whatever plays late night at the Hall
Favorite Disney Movie: Do Disney Channel Original Movies count? If so, Double Teamed
Dream Travel Destination: I’d love to see the Northern Lights from the Faroe Islands
Most Inspiring Person: Jane Goodall. I go ape shit for that lady!
If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would it be?: An astronaut in space right now. I’d love to explore space for a day but I don’t think I could commit to the lifestyle required of an astronaut.
Fun Fact about Yourself: My two front teeth are fake
Favorite Snack: Mango
Standout Childhood Memory: I was quite the feminist when I was little so I used to say “Agirl” instead of “Amen” in church.
Most embarrassing moment: Freshman year I walked by my RA’s room and offered my pals what I thought were Godiva chocolates. They were condoms…
Favorite Movie Quote: “It’s coming out of me like lava!” (Bridesmaids)
Favorite Song to Sing: I’d say my voice is quite comparable to Beyonce’s, so like, probably anything by her!
Secretly Addicted To…: Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds. I frequently make myself sick from eating too many…
On a Saturday afternoon, we can find you…: Soaking in some sunshine and fresh air while strolling around the West Hartford Reservoir with Livia Wyss
Favorite Party Theme: ANY THEME! I love having an excuse to wear a costume.
Favorite Word: Groovy
Go-To Pick Up Line: I have snacks in my room, you hungry?!
Shout Outs to anyone in particular?: The ladies of Crescent Street 39. Heard they’re having a killer “Animal Party” this Saturday!