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Hanna Horan ’16

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

Name: Hanna HoranYear: SeniorMajor: Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism ManagementHometown: Newport, RI

What are three things we should know about you?I’ve never lived less than a mile from the ocean, I’m a lefty, and I learned how to drive a sailboat before I learned how to drive a car.

If you could go anywhere right now, where would it be?Currently? Bali. But it changes on a daily basis. I’m addicted to traveling.

What’s your favorite quote or motto?“I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shines ain’t gonna be gold.”

What are three things you could not live without?The beach, friends, and family.

The best thing you’ve crossed off your bucket list so far?Studying abroad, traveling to 15 countries, and interning at the Cannes Film Festival!

Campus involvement:Student Alumni Associates, Varsity Sailing Team

Favorite CofC memory so far:Winning the National Championship for my College  – I was proud to contribute and wear my Cougar jersey with pride.

Best thing about CofC:It’s hard to choose – I was drawn to CofC by sailing and have stayed because of the incredible campus community and great professors.

Favorite class:Hotel management with Dr. Brumby McLeod

Influential people to you on campus:My coaches and the whole athletic department

Favorite book:Night by Elie Wiesel

Celebrity Crush: Nicholas Hoult

Favorite celebrity couple:Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

Dream job:Anything where I’m traveling and making people happy.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?I won Prom Queen at an all boys school (I won by default; my date won).

Alex is a sophomore in the Honors College at the College of Charleston.  She majors in English with a concentration in creative writing.  In her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, fiction, and songs, reading, drinking her own body weight in coffee and tea, playing guitar, singing, and enjoying the great outdoors!