Basic Facts
Name: Ryan Pottle
Hometown: Windham, ME
Relationship Status: Single
Sign: Sagittarius
Twitter? Meh. It’s not really my thing.
Campus Life
Major: New Media, Minor: Studio Art, Music
Favorite thing about UMaine: The sense of community here is amazing, I’ve felt so welcomed since the day I arrived.
How are you involved on campus: I’ve been a part of University Singers, The Maine Steiners, Student Government/Student Entertainment, Team Maine, and a countless number of clubs.Favorite place to eat in Orono: Verve, hands down. There is nothing quite like a loaded Verve chorizo burrito.
Best place to meet girls at Umaine: It really depends on what type of girl you’re looking for I guess. I prefer meeting girls at the open mic nights at Woodman’s just off campus.
Why did you choose Umaine: I wanted to be in the Maine Steiners since I was a young kid. It was always my dream to beatbox on stage with them. It certainly was a dream come true when I got in.
Best Professor: Dr. Dennis Cox
Best Class: PHI 287 (Religion and Philosophy of Buddhism) It opened my eyes and changed my life for the better.
Worst Class: ERS 108 (Beaches and Coasts) The strange thing is, I love science and the outdoors but this class was torture.
How do you like to spend your weekends here: The more time I can spend with my friends the better. When It’s nice out you can find me playing frisbee on the mall or disk golfing in Orrington, hiking, lounging in the sun, and enjoying the outdoors. At night or if the weather sucks, I’m usually making music with friends, playing video games, or finding any excuse to “celebrate”.
Miscellaneous
What is on your ipod’s top rated: Anything and everything electronic, I love electro house, triphop, and dubstep. I really find myself listening to anything though, I have a very eclectic taste in music.
Boxers or Briefs: Let’s compromise and say boxer-briefs.An embarrassing confession: I’m pretty comfortable with myself, I don’t think I have anything I could share that I would deem embarrassing.
Guilty Pleasure: Watching 90’s Nickelodeon cartoons, but more importantly singing along with the intro songs.
Ski or Snowboard: Ski.
Salty or Sweet: Why not both? I think it’s a crime to make someone pick just one.
Cats or Dogs: I love dogs, but I certainly don’t have a problem with cats.
Dream job: A voice actor for cartoons or movies.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Insincerity, I can smell it from a mile away. I like people who are genuine at first glance. Being true to yourself and others is incredibly attractive.
Favorite Charity: American Cancer Society, this is incredibly important to m
e as it hits very close to home.
Three words to describe yourself: Honest, Adventurous, Compassionate.
Favorites
Favorite song to dance to at a party: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite Beer: Magic Hat #9
Favorite App (game or otherwise): “Say the Same Thing” (It’s a super funny game to play with friends)
Pick up line: “You know what material this is?” [Grab your shirt] “Boyfriend material”.
The Nitty Gritty
How do you let someone know you’re interested in them: I flat out tell them, there is no use hiding your feelings. Besides, I don’t think many words are usually necessary, I wear my emotions on my sleeves.
What do you look for in a girl: I look for someone who is adventurous and enjoys trying new things, who isn’t afraid to be themselves, who is creative in their own respective way, a lover of the unexpected, someone who is compassionate and respectful of others, and most importantly they have a great sense of humor.
Deal-breaker: Dishonestly in any form. Communication is so important.
Celebrity Girl Crush: Christina Hendricks
Celebrity Man Crush: Hugh Jackman