Name: Jimmy Farnan
Major: Engineering Science (minors in math and biotechnology)
Class: Senior
Hometown: New Paris, PA
Relationship Status: Who wants to know, is someone interested? ;) (Single)
Sports & Activities: Men’s Cross Country and Track (steeplechase)
Her Campus (HC): Hi Jimmy! We’re happy to get to know you this week!
Jimmy Farnan (JF): Okay, I’m ready.
HC: What brought you to Saint Vincent College?
JF: Good STEM programs and the XC team
HC: What are some of your hobbies?
JF: I like to be outdoors, so hiking, backpacking, camping
HC: Do you have a favorite study spot on campus?
JF: The stacks in the library. Keeps me focused.
HC: So you’re on the Saint Vincent cross country team! What is your favorite part about it?
JF: It gives me an opportunity to focus on something other than school. I like that the goal is constant improvement, and the team is a great group of guys.
HC: What is your favorite song to listen to while running?
JF: I don’t actually listen to music when I run, I focus on my breath. My favorite band, though, is Of Monsters and Men, so if I did tune in, it would probably be them (”Sloom” being my favorite song.)
HC: Do you have any pets?
JF:Yes, 4 peacocks, 4 dogs, 1 parrot, and 2 guinea hens (sort of like African chickens)
HC: Do you have any siblings?
JF: Yep, I have an older sister, Marianne.
HC: What is an ideal spot for a first date?
JF: I like to spend as much of my free time outside, and I would want to be with a girl who does as well. I’d probably go for a hike, and find a good place to eat afterwards.
HC: What is your favorite part of being a prefect on campus?
JF: I like getting to know my guys and when I know that I was able to help them work through an issue.
HC: What are your future career goals?
JF: I want to be an environmental engineer, working in the remediation field (pollution cleanup and ecosystem restoration)
HC: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
JF: I’ve hopefully finished graduate school and found a job where I’m solving critical environmental problems. Other than that, I’m not really planning on anything else… Traveling is definitely an option. I’ve thought about WWOOFing a lot (it’s where you volunteer your work on an organic farm, and in return they give you room and a place to stay. It stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.)
HC:You’ve recently been nominated for Homecoming King! Are you excited?
JF: I’m definitely excited, along with flattered and very surprised!
HC: Thank you Jimmy and good luck!