Name: Grant FerowichHometown: St. Charles, Ill.Year: JuniorMajors: Economics and philosophyRelationship Status: Single
HC (Her Campus): So what are you involved in on campus?GF (Grant Ferowich): I’m involved in a couple different organizations – one is College Democrats. I’m one of four co-presidents. 2014 will be a big year because Sen. Kay Hagan is running for reelection and we’re trying to get the campus more involved in the campaign. I’m also a member of Philosophers’ Society.
HC: What inspired you to get involved in these organizations?GF: Coming into Wake, I knew I was passionate about economic and political issues, but didn’t know where that passion would take me. I interned for Obama’s presidential campaign in 2012 and had a blast doing it. That was definitely my springboard to get more involved in political organizations on campus.
HC: And what do you like about philosophy?GF: I don’t think you can go through life and avoid philosophy. It’s not about finding answers, it’s about asking questions. I love getting my mind blown and my worldview torn apart.
HC: What are you looking forward to this spring at Wake?GF: Basketball season. I love going to the games.
HC: Did you go abroad this fall?GF: Yeah, I went to Dunedin, New Zealand. I first heard about it because The Hobbit was filmed there.
HC: What’s your favorite place that you visited?GF: I went on an overnight cruise near Doubtful Sound with my program. It was really cool. We went through these glaciers along the coast and saw a lot of animals, including dolphins and penguins. It was one of the last things that our program did together, so it was a good final bonding experience.
HC: What was your favorite part of being abroad?GF: Definitely getting close with my flatmates. They were from all over the place, including Australia, New Zealand, Utah, California and the U.K. It was fun to compare the different English accents. The U.K. definitely had the best one.
HC: What do you consider your most attractive quality?GF: I’m a good conversationalist. I love talking and having deep conversations.
HC: Are there certain qualities you look for in a girl?GF: Someone who is open-minded and can be comfortable with her nerdy side. Open-mindedness is cool, I’m big on that. People who are laid back are good. I’m not trying to stress out.
HC: What’s the best date you’ve ever been on?GF: In New Zealand I went on a walk with a girl through a botanical garden on the side of a mountain and watched the sunset. I’m a very nature-y person, so I love being outdoors. It always brings good vibes.
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HC: Do you have a favorite thing about your hometown?GF: I have a few favorite things. There’s a nice river that cuts through the downtown, a golf course, restaurants and shops.
HC: What do you do for fun there?GF: It’s a quiet, little suburb. There’s not a lot going on, so my friends and I grew up having to make our own fun.
HC: What’s an example of making your own fun?GF: Climbing trees. I actually just climbed a Magnolia tree yesterday. In New Zealand they have game called “possum in a tree,” where you climb a tree and can’t come down until you finish a 30-pack of beer.
HC: Say you’re in a boy band, what’s the name of the band and what style of music do you sing?GF: It would be “Kids in the Trees” and we would sing folk music and punk rock. We would be a multipurpose boy band.
HC: What’s your dream job?GF: I have a few. I would love to be an economist or a farmer.
HC: Why a farmer?GF: The reasons are numerous. First, Thomas Jefferson was a farmer and he’s one of my heroes. Second, I love being outside and I love nature. Third, I think it’s a very honest way of making a living.
HC: If you could start a restaurant, what kind of food would you serve and where would it be?GF: I would open a sandwich shop that also sells coffee and espresso. I think it would be in Colorado so you could a have a nice mountain view out the window.
HC: If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be?GF: I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo. It’s a Thomas Jefferson quote: “In matters of style swim with the current; in matters of principle stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson’s my homie.
HC: What’s your favorite season and why?GF: Late spring – I like when it’s warm enough that I can do outdoor things. I really enjoy when the trees go from dormancy to life.
*Article by Lauren Humphrey*Photos by Laura Mazurak