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

Meet Penn State’s newest addition to the campus cutie collection: Tyler Garapola!

Year: Senior

Hometown: Wyomissing, Pa

Major: Biological Sciences

Relationship Status: Single

 

HC: Whats your favorite type of bottled water?

TYLER: Nestle.

HC: What club on campus are you most active in?

TYLER: THON. The first time I tried out for a committee position sophomore year, I did it because everyone told me I had to do it, but when I met my committee for the first time (shout out to AIHOS in THONderland) it clicked for me. That first THON weekend is the only reason I’ll ever need. It was the biggest and most emotional event I’ve ever been a part of. I don’t have any deeply personal stories of tragedy so I guess I do it for those who do. The least I can do is help shoulder their burden.

HC:What’s the nicest thing a girl has ever has ever done for you?

TYLER: One time my friend finished off my favorite Wegman’s salsa, and a week later she showed up with a brand new one .

HC: What’s the nicest thing you’ve ever done for a girl?

TYLER: I made a romantic candlelit dinner for two.

HC: What do you look for most in a girl?

TYLER: It’s important that she has good taste in music.

HC: So what’s your favorite band then?

TYLER: Sublime.

HC: What’s your favorite quality about yourself?

TYLER: I would have to go with my sense of humor.

HC: What is your favorite hobby?

TYLER: I enjoy building engines and stuff.

HC: Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

TYLER: I lived in Turkey as a lad.

HC: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

TYLER: Chewing with your mouth open.

HC: Who’s your celeb crush?

TYLER: Grace Potter.

HC: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

TYLER: A trip London.

Torri Singer is an undergrad student at Penn State University. She is a broadcast journalism major and loves all things creative, so when she joined the PSU HC chapter she knew it was right up her alley. Her favorite topics to cover include lifestyle, pop culture, relationships and current events. When she isn't writing or editing she loves trying her hand at photography and recently won second place in the national Society of Professional Journalism award for her photography coverage of Hurricane Sandy. Torri is currently interning in New York City in the creative services department of WPIX Chanel 11 News as well as writing editorial pieces for The Two River Times Newspaper in New  Jersey. After graduation she hopes to be heading to live in New York City, her favorite place in the world.