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Meet California Cutie, Kasey Jong!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

She’s cute, outgoing, and has the most contagious smile.  This California native loves living in her 8-man, chowing down on fro-yo, and secretly indulging in her guilty pleasure, Glee. If you don’t see her on stage at ALC Showdown, you can find her schooling all the boys in her CSOM classes.  Get to know her a little better and who knows, maybe you will be her New Years kiss!

The Basics
Name: Kasey Jong
Year: Sophomore
School: CSOM
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Irvine, CA

At BC
What clubs or activities are you involved with on campus? Hawaii Club, AHANA Management Academy, Dominican Republic Service Trip, Intervarsity, Women in Business
What is your favorite place on campus? Right now, my common room in my 8-man.
Bapst or O’Neill? O’Neill
Best Class? PULSE with Professor McMenamin
Worst Class? Computers and Management– especially the excel portion.

Fun Facts
What is the most played song on your iPod? Currently “My Grown Up Christmas List” by Michael Buble
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? At the Hawaii Waimea Bay at the North Shore there is a HUGE rock and I jumped off it.  It was so scary.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Being written up in a shower with 7 of my roommates. We were hiding and thought it would be a great idea to turn the shower on to make it sound like someone was in the shower.  They found us.  It was great roommate bonding though!
Celebrity girl crush? Jessica Alba
Celebrity guy crush? Ryan Gosling in “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
What’s your guilty pleasure? Glee
Biggest pet peeve? When people are walking in front of me texting and not walking straight. 
Dream Vacation? Thailand! Inspired by The Bachelorette (even though I hated Ashley).
Dream Job? Marketing- something I’m passionate about.

Favorites
Favorite Food: Frozen Yogurt. The first thing I’m getting is Yogurtland when I get home.
Favorite Movies: A Walk to Remember and The Parent Trap.
Favorite Animal: Bunnies! I collect them (fake ones, that is).  

Holiday Cheer
What do you want for Christmas? Lulu Lemon attire (so BC).
What will you be doing to bring in the New Year? I’ll be in warm weather and hopefully at the beach.
Any New Years resolutions? Get to know my professors more when I start my classes next semester.
Favorite memory this year? It was my first apple picking experience with some of my suitemates.  It was all sunny at BC and then it started pouring when we got there.  We ended up drenched from the rain and eating apple crisp in the little store.  Good times.
Looking for New Years kiss? If it’s meant to happen- then yes.

Under the Mistletoe
Are you single? Yes
Ideal guy? Great smile, passionate, confident, respectful, and trustworthy.
What’s your idea of the perfect first date? A simple dinner and a walk on the beach in CA.  The Boston-ized version?  A simple dinner and a walk in Boston Commons.  
Any deal breakers? Unacceptably bad hygiene

Melanie is a senior at Boston College. 
Julianne is an Ohio native studying communication at Boston College with a concentration in journalism. She got involved with Her Campus BC when the chapter launched in December 2010. She began as an editor and contributing writer, and since has moved up the ranks to Campus Correspondent. Aside from working for Her Campus, Julianne is a certified personal trainer at Boston College's Flynn Recreational Complex and teaches group fitness as well. During her sophomore year, Julianne was a part of the Arrupe Program at BC and traveled to Guatemala, learning about the culture, political, social, economic, and religious issues of the country. Her goals post graduation include writing for a health and fitness magazine or working in communications for college or professional athletics. As for now, however, she is enjoying life at the University she loves so much! An avid hockey and football fan, one can always find Julianne in the stands rooting on BC and the Boston Bruins! Other hobbies include running, yoga, cooking, baking, and photography.