Devin O’Brien

Year: 2012                           
Dorm: Dana
Major: Psych, Creative Writing Minor
Favoritedining hall: Foss, or anywhere Terry Landry calls the shots
Hometown: Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Relationship status: Single
Three things you can’t live without: Guitars, the outdoors, heart burn medication  
Interests: Climbing up and jumping off, thrills and chilling, adventures, music, campfires, enlightenment, coffee and conversation, snowboarding, high speeds and adding to the list
Favorite movie: Wouldn’t be half the man I am today if not for Anchorman…nor would I have ever mustered up the courage to smooch my first girlfriend.
Favorite song: Forever Young off Biograph by Bob Dylan is a life changer, but What I Got by Sublime has been my jam since I grew out of Raindrops on Roses
Favorite professional athlete: Victor Cruz
Favorite book: Anything Vonnegut
 
What do you do on campus?
I read and write and hang around, accidentally cross the line despite my best intentions, spill stainy food when I’m wearing my sole pair of nice pants and resort to bad jokes to survive stressful situations. You might also catch me diffusing print release station anxieties at the Bixler desk, swerving on the rugby pitch or jamming on guitars whenever possible.
 
What’s one girl trend you don’t understand?
Belly belts have always mystified me.
 
What do you look for in a girl?
A look back’s a start.
 
What’s your favorite pick-up line?
You have any raisins? How bout a date?
 
What is your most embarrassing Colby moment?
Certainly not fit for Her Campus ears, but I’ve shattered plates center stage at Bobs enough times to know the guy with the mop has girlfriend troubles.
 
If you had to be handcuffed to one person at Colby for the rest of your lives, who would it be and why?
Probably the lightest and physically weakest. It’d be a shame for my hand to be muscled into unfavorable situations if a disagreement were to arise between us – plus piggy backing would probably be the most practical means of transportation.
 
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
The ability to teleport because I don’t have a car.
 
What’s something quirky about you?
I get weirded out when people touch their fingertips together.
 
What’s your ideal party theme, and what would you wear to it?
Anything so long as I can wear my red onesie.
 
What’s the best thing that your mom does for you?
My Mom’s a saint and has done incredible things for me over the years, but I think providing stellar health insurance takes the cake.
 
What’s your plan after Colby?
Teach For America in Memphis, then see some more of the world.
 
What’s one piece of advice you would give to freshmen girls?
Take advantage of Maine and all the opportunities Colby offers. Four years go fast.
 
If you were a rapper, what would your stage name be?
No need for hypotheticals. Ask the masses.