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Meet Armend Balidemaj ’18

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

Look out, Fairfield! Meet this weeks cutie, Armend Balidemaj, and read on to find out what his first year at Fairfield has been like!

Name: Armend BalidemajYear: 2018Major: BiologyHometown: New York, New York Relationship Status: Single

Her Campus: So, first of all, how do you pronounce your name?Armend Balidemaj: (Laughs) Ok, so it’s “arm-end,” don’t even ask about my last name.

HC: What is one struggle you have faced during your first semester of college here at Fairfield U?AB: Trying to think of the most common name when asked, “Who do you know here?” at parties on the weekends.

HC: Any embarrassing moments here?AB: I opened the door for a really cute girl once in the BCC, and I ended up hitting myself in the face with it instead. Totally killed the vibe, and to make things worse, she ended up using the other door.

HC: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?AB: Medical school working towards a degree. I want to be a Cardiologist.

HC: What would be an ideal date to you?AB: A nice date would be taking a girl to Barone… Kidding, obviously… as a freshman at Fairfield, taking someone into town and having a nice dinner would be borderline acceptable.

HC: Who is your celebrity crush?AB: Hmmm… have you ever seen the Victoria Secret Fashion Show? Adriana Lima, she’s bae.

HC: How do you keep your hair so perf?AB: Perf?

HC: Yes, like perfect.AB: Oh, it’s easy. I wet it, comb it, and done.

HC: What’s the nicest thing you’ve done for a girl?AB: I made dinner for my mom once.

HC: How do you feel about being campus cutie as a freshman?AB: How do I feel? I am honored to be considered a campus cutie. Are you kidding? This is life-changing… hold on a second, I have to tell my mom.

FAST FACTSHC: Favorite color?AB: Blue

HC: Favorite place to shop?AB: J.Crew & Saks 5th

HC: Favorite item of Clothing?AB: Jeans

HC: Favorite Food?AB: Chicken Francese 

HC: Favorite TV Show?AB: Sopranos

HC: Hobby?AB: Boxing

HC: Favorite Song?AB: “A Thousand Miles.” Yeah, that’s my anthem.

Danielle was previously the Deputy Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw social and content strategy, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, news, and entertainment. Prior to joining Her Campus, Danielle worked at House Beautiful as Senior Lifestyle Editor, directing and producing feature videos and stories. Danielle also served as Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the brands daily Snapchat Discover channel. In 2016, she launched Cosmo Bites — which is now the official food and beverage vertical at Cosmopolitan. That same year, Danielle was named as a Rising Star in the digital media industry by FOLIO Magazine. Danielle got her start in digital media by launching the Her Campus chapter at Fairfield University in 2014, where she acted as Campus Correspondent for 2.5 years, before graduating with a degree in English and creative writing. She enjoys wine, food, and long walks through HomeGoods. Follow Danielle on Instagram!