Name: Ben Litke
Hometown: Cary, N.C.
Year: Sophomore, 2013
Major: Economics with a history minor
Favorite Coldstone flavor: Mint chocolate chip
Favorite studying spot: Back patio of Graham Memorial
Fun fact about yourself: I write right-handed and play sports as a lefty.
Motto: “Regret nothing that you do and apologize for nothing that you thought was right.”
Dream job: Actor
Place you most want to visit: Prague
If you could change the world: I’d start in the Appalachia regions of TN, KY, VA and WV.
Favorite city: Boston
Ideal date: First row, behind the plate at Fenway on a Sunday afternoon, then dinner overlooking the harbor.
Top item on your bucket list: Bungee jumping
Plans for after graduation: Backpack across Europe
Favorite possession: My 9-iron
Sophomore Ben Litke is active, adventurous and fun-loving. Whether he’s studying economics or playing sports, Ben has an incredibly positive attitude in all that he does. On campus, he’s a dedicated member of the Heelraisers Student Giving Council. He’s also on the executive board of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
But he’s not your average fraternity man – Ben has a sensitive side. He’s a coach for Carrboro Little League Baseball and works with the Eve Carson Scholarship. Ben has also volunteered with the Appalachian Service Project, which brings students to Central Appalachia to repair homes for families in need.
Despite his busy social calendar, Ben finds time to balance classes and fun with giving back to the community. He’s passionate, involved, athletic and good with kids. What more could a girl want?
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapel Hill chapter.