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Brenna the Explorer

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Janet Quintero Pena Student Contributor, University of California - Santa Barbara
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Kirby Beaton Student Contributor, University of California - Santa Barbara
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Name: Brenna Dilger

Age: 21

Hometown: My childhood was split between St. Paul, Minnesota, Pensacola, Florida, and Burbank, California. 

Major: Communication

Relationship: Single AF!

 

 

 

 

Celebrity Crush: It changes but right now I really like Iain Glen. I just love his character in Game of Thrones; he’s so rugged and manly.  

 

Preferred IV Food Spot: Right now I’m obsessed with bagel cafe. I eat there more than I would like to disclose.

 

Favorite Celebrity: Rihanna! I just love how she’s a badass with an IDGAF attitude but her style can still can be sweet and feminine. 

 

 

If You Were a Starbucks Drink, Which Drink Would You Be? A Royal English Breakfast hot tea, because I’m simple and cozy but also hot!

 

 

Favorite Place Traveled: My best friend is from the Caribbean and I got to visit her island of Antigua when I was seventeen. It was a really amazing experience seeing a different culture and partying with the locals. 

 

Do You Have Any Hobbies: Lately all I do is go to work, go to school, and go to the gym. But in my down time I love writing, reading, and drinking, or any combination of the three. 

 

What’s Your Favorite Style Of Writing? I love writing that is simple, poetic, and raw. I love reading personal writing, like memoirs and poetry.

 

What Have Been Your Craziest Adventures: Well, for my 20th birthday I jumped out of a plane! I’ve taken a road trip from South Carolina to California. 

I’ve also been a part of a roller derby team; my skate name was Smashscara (like mascara, but with a smash). 

The day before Coachella 2015, I decided that I wanted to go, bought tickets last minute for a great price, and had a magical time. Some of my favorite crazy memories are jumping off a 30 foot waterfall in Maui, swimming with sting rays in Antigua, shooting an AK-47 in Texas, and zip-lining across a concert in Vegas. I’ve been lucky to have had so many fun adventures!

 

 

Favorite Alcoholic Beverage: Margarrrrrritas! I’m all about the margarita happy hour.

 

Netflix and Chill Favorites: Friends and Parks and Rec.

 

Pet Peeve: I absolutely hate it when people are inconsiderate. I make it a top priority to be considerate of others and it’s very irksome when others don’t do the same. 

 

What’s Your Spirit Animal? My first name means “raven,” so I’ve always felt like that’s my spirit animal.  

 

Do You Have a Fashion Staple? I love lipstick; I would have an identity crisis without it. 

 

 

 

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Janet Quintero Pena

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Janet is a fourth year Sociology major at UC Santa Barbara. She is originally a big city girl from the Bay Area who enjoys discovering new places and eateries. In her free time you can find her dancing, eating, and drinking coffee or wine, depending on the time of day. After UCSB she plans to pursue a career in public relations or marketing. Find out what she’s up to on Instagram @Janet_Q_
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Kirby Beaton
Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats.