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James Alan Parker III, ’14

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

Name: James Alan Parker III 
Age: 19
Year: Soph 
Hometown: Golden, Colorado but originally from Malaysia
Major: Strategic Communications and Marketing 
Relationship Status: Single 

 
What are you involved in on campus?
Pretty much the only thing I’m involved with is Greek Life, I’m a member of Sigma Pi fraternity here and have a great and meaningful time participating in worthy college activities.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Slosh. Ball. Oh and I like to read a book or two over a nice bottle of Cabernet, and a good ole’ agressive day drink is also a favorite pastime. Throwing around the football is a good time too. 
 
What’s your favorite…
Thing about Elon: The campus, it’s gorgeous. 
TV Show: Mad Men
Restaurant: I’m a sucker for Mexican food, so hands down, this little place called Jack n Grill in Denver. 
Animal: Dogs 
Movie character: Probably… Will Hunting (Matt Damon) from Good Will Hunting. 
Dance move: I’ve been known to bust out a comically bad moonwalk from time to time. 
 
Got a celebrity crush? Emma Watson 
 
Any hidden talents? It’s not really hidden, but I used to be a pretty good guitar player back in the day. 
 
Describe your ideal first date? Really, I like simple dates. So maybe a really good show like Phish, or maybe even Jimmy Buffet, something that she’d like as well, and then dinner- probably Mexican, and Margaritas later.
 
Describe your dream girl? She’s got to have really pretty eyes and long hair. She’s got to be able to have a good conversation on real issues. Other than that, long legs, pretty face don’t hurt either. Oh, and she’s got to be a Republican. And it’s a super extra bonus if she can cook. Lastly, if she was genuinely caring, thoughtful and romantic it’d be an added added bonus. 
 
Any relationship advice? Don’t cheat on your girlfriend. Try not to lie excessively. Be a gentlemen. Don’t hit on her Mom or sisters when they come to visit and show some damn respect for her Father.

Avery is a sophomore at Elon University majoring in Print Journalism. She's involved with the yearbook, Phi Psi Cli, and the newspaper, The Pendulum, as well as a four year honors program called Leadership Fellows, and is also a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Theta Nu Chapter. Born and raised at the real Jersey Shore, she loves the beach, traveling, writing, running, and shopping. She recently studied abroad in Costa Rica for January Term, and hopes to go abroad for a semester in the fall of 2011. She hopes to move to Manhattan after she graduates and work for a women's magazine. Avery is excited to have the chance to bring Her Campus to Elon University.