Some are born Campus Cutie, some achieve Campus Cutie, and some have Campus Cutie thrust upon them. For Daniel Marks, this title has been his since birth.
Major/Minor: Politics, Philosophy
Hometown: New York City
Relationship Status: I have a great girlfriend!
I know you’re very involved around campus, what have you been up to this past year?
On campus, I am the current Ziv Senator and Politics UDR, but for fun I’m a skipper on the sailing team and I play club soccer. This year I joined the senate because I wanted to improve the quality life on campus, and last week I helped organize a big Ziv-Ridgewood BBQ with the DCL. I am also a writing tutor and undergraduate buddy in the Gateway/ELP program, so I have the unique opportunity to meet and work a very diverse range of students.
Sounds great! What future plans do you have as far as campus involvement?
Next year, I will be fortunate enough to serve as a Roosevelt Fellow as well as a Senior Interviewer at Admissions, and I’m already excited!
So you’ve put a lot of work into leadership roles, how do you hope this will help in the future?
After I graduate, I want to work in New York City government. I have worked for the NYC Mayor’s Office for two summers, and this summer I have my dream internship with a Senator.
Awesome! Now let’s have some fun. What are your sartorial inspirations?
My grandpa is the snazziest dresser I know, so he’s tried to teach me his ways.
What is your favorite part about living in NYC?
My favorite part of living in NYC is going to the great lawn on a weekend afternoon in the summer. You run into a million people you know and someone’s alway got a football.
Any hidden talents?
I’ve played guitar for 8 years but I don’t take it out of my dorm room.
Ideal date?
Sailing on the Charles River followed by an evening in Boston.
Date night movie?
Cinema Paradiso.
Thoughts on Gossip Girl?
I’ve seen the show a few times, but living on the upper east side is nothing like what they make it out to be.
Word association time. Australia.
My dad is Australian and his whole family lives there, but unfortunately I never got the chance to study abroad… Maybe grad school.
Bar Rafaeli.
During my freshman year I met Bar Refaeli and after we took a photo she kissed me on the cheek. I haven’t washed my face since.
How do you feel about your title as Campus Cutie?
This has always been my dream. I feel like I’ve finally accomplished something here at Brandeis.