Name: Daniel Grandilli
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario (well Etobicoke but pretty much Toronto).
Program: Planning
Relationship Status: Taken
Favourite movie? Rudderless, it’s a music drama movie.
How do you get to class without being attacked by the geese? I wake up 5 minutes before class that way I have to run to class and avoid the geese.
Hobbies? What are they and how do you share them with others? My biggest hobby is playing/writing/singing music. It’s amazing how many people you can find at University that want to have a jam session with other musicians. I’m also a big fan of pick up soccer and of course Netflix binge watching. Everyone enjoys that. The more the merrier!
If you had 3 wishes what would the be? Wish 1: To have Fridays off every semester. Wish 2: To get a make sure I get a co-op job next summer. Wish 3: To travel all around Europe.
Best experience as a first year? My best experience in first year would be (as corny as it sounds) just meeting a bunch of unique people. Some from all over the world that share the same interests as you and speak about their own experiences and cultures.
Favourite song? Right now I have the song ‘Knots’ by ‘Speak Low if You Speak Love’ on repeat.
How do you de-stress during exams? I make sure to get plenty of sleep and not to overwhelm myself with work/studying everyday. I pace myself.
Favourite dessert? Nothing beats a nice Sicilian cannoli.
If you could be any Disney character who would it be? Probably Mickey Mouse.
Who is your celeb look a like? I get Jake Gyllenhaal a lot
Who’s your celeb crush? I’d have to say Sasha Pieterse or Nina Dobrev.