Name: Aakriti Mehra
Year: 2012
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Birthday: August 6
Major: Psychology
Concentration: Biomedical Studies
What do you love about Ole men?
“I enjoy that Ole men dabble in a bunch of different activities! It’s easy to jump right into conversations with people who have such diverse interests.”
Hobbies?
“Weather watching, reading, traveling and Bollywood dancing.”
Activities you are involved in?
“Celebrate South Asia!, Intramural volleyball and organizing overnights for students who visit campus.”
Call or text?
“Above all, I would rather hang out with the person who is calling or texting me – of the two, I prefer a call.”
What is the most romantic thing you have done for a guy?
“For really no reason at all, I got him some of his favorite coffee, made a CD of some of our favorite music, bought a little squirrel figurine and attached a note that said ‘I’m a little nutty about you’.”
What is your favorite place to study?
“If I could study outside more often without getting distracted, I would. Most often, you’ll find me outside the Ref Room.”
Favorite food?
“I LOVE enchiladas.”
Favorite movie?
“Into the Wild.”
Any secret or hidden talents?
“None that I know of yet, but one time I found a secret level in Crash Bandicoot 2: Wrath of Cortex because I had a dream about it. Maybe secretly I am a medium for secret levels for PS1 video games?”
Finish this sentence: A guy looks his best when…
“He’s engaged in the conversation.”
Describe yourself in one word.
“Passionate.”
What are you most excited about right now in your life?
“This semester has made me realize the incredible friendships I’ve established through my time at St. Olaf. I’m excited about all of the cool perspectives and experiences we share, and I’m always so pumped for future fun with them.”
Pet peeves?
“Dishonesty and getting blown off.”
What is your ideal date?
“I would love to go to an outdoor concert, play some badminton and eat ice cream on a beach.”
What she wants Ole men to know:
“It’s cool to be weird. Embrace your quirky side!”
Best pick-up line?
“Baby, you’re hotter than the cracks of Mount Doom.”
If you were a superhero, what would your superhero name and power be?
“I would be the WordFinder Master – if there were a topic that I (or anyone) need to find in a textbook, I would say the magic word (“Bazinga!”), and the book would open to that page.”