Meet Campus Cutie Pedro Martinez. When Martinez isn’t weightlifting and improving his health, he is playing on one of UF’s intramural basketball and/or football teams. He is currently learning Portuguese for his visit to Brazil for the World Cup in 2014 and wants to one day run his own company .
Age: 22
Ethnic background: Cuban
Hometown: Coral Springs, Fla.
Relationship status: In an awesome relationship
Expected Graduation year: 2011
Major and Why: Business Administration: Ever since I was in high school, I always had an entrepreneurial mind and found opportunities to make money. Then in college, I started investing in the stock market, using it as a part time job. Also, after interning with companies such as Bank of America, NorthWestern Mutual and Merrill Lynch, I am even more certain that this is the industry I want my career to be in.
Favorite TV shows/music/movies: I really enjoy the Office & Modern Family.
Ideal boyfriend/girlfriend: My girlfriend – Kerolyn Valente. She is just amazing!
Idea of Perfect Date: Going to Lake Wauburg, go rock climbing and canoeing.
Favorite thing about UF: I love the diversity. I have learned so much while at UF, and definitely feel a lot more open minded.
Where he sees himself in 10 years:
I see myself running my own company, finding a balance between work and family and having the financial freedom to explore the world.
Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of all the shots you never take” In other words, sometimes you just have to go for it and not be worried if it is going to work out or not.