Mikel Giordano
Class of: 2012
Major: Communications
Hometown: Hilton, NY
What he does on campus: Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity, Cornell Ambassadors
Why he came to Cornell, in his words: “I transferred to Cornell my sophomore year from St. Lawrence University (a small liberal arts college up north). My two best friends from high school also go to Cornell (both much nerdier than me, I like to think!). I like to travel a lot, meet different people, do new things.”
Favorites:
Class: Media Communication (COMM2200) with Prof. Byrne
Book: You Shall Know Our Velocity by Dave Eggers
Movie: Twister
TV Show: Lost
Music: Lady Gaga
Let’s Get Personal!
Mikel in 3 Words: Fun, energetic, ambitious
Any secret talents? Not really . . . is that lame?
What would be your dream job? To be the next Anderson Cooper
Describe your personal style: Simple, but put together. I love a good V-neck and well fitted jeans. Cardigans are a (secret) obsession of mine, too.
Total Pet Peeves: Complainers. There is nothing worse than somebody with ‘a woe is me’ attitude 24/7!
Every guy needs these 3 things: Deodorant, an iPod, and a gym membership
# of 161 Things Completed: 41
Perfect date in 10 words or less: Conversational and fun. Food must be involved.
Choice superpower: Flying
Favorite Cornell memory: Sitting front row when Keith Olbermann came to speak
Dating deal-breakers: Being boring or uncharismatic
Post-grad plans: Start following my passions. I want to move to either California or New York City after Cornell, and pursue a career in media or technology.
Favorite place in the world: Venice, Italy