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Year: 2015
College: Ezra Stiles
Major: Economics
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
I met Felipe on a summer program three years ago, and I can assure you that this Campus Cutie is just as charming as ever. Over lunch, Felipe showed me pictures of his family (he called his Mom “beautiful”), and shared his upcoming summer plans working in New York City. Read on to find out about why Latin Americans are so much sexier and why getting caught in a snowstorm might sometimes be not such a bad thing from this Her Campus cutie, Latin American edition.
What do you miss about Nicaragua? I miss that at home I could go have beer with my friends from like 3pm to 9pm. The attitude over in Nicaragua was that people were a lot less productive, and they really care mainly about talking to their friends and having a good time. It’s a very relaxed place, and Yale definitely isn’t as relaxed. It’s fun here too, but I miss these parts of Nicaragua.
Favorite study spot: Secret room, I won’t say where.
If you had a look-alike, who do you think it would be? Antonio Banderas in “Zorro.”Â
How would your friends describe you? They would say I’m absentminded, friendly, optimistic, to the point, and talkative.
If you could live anywhere after Yale, where would it be and why? The south of Argentina is beautiful, in Patagonia. It’s cold. It’s dry. There is no snow. There is the ocean right near by, and it feels kind of peaceful. I guess I could ride a motorcycle, maybe a slow one though.
Why are Latin Americans so sexy? A thousand reasons! We’re always in a good mood, chivalry is important to us – we’ll be charming to your mother. We like to enjoy life more. We’re better dancers. Latin Americans laugh more, and don’t take themselves so seriously.
Top 3 restaurants near Yale – Sushi on Chapel, and Crown 116, which has the best tenderloin I’ve had in the US. (Every single tenderloin I’ve had in Nicaragua is the best one). And, of course Ay Arepa on York Street.
Last movie you saw: “Side Effects”
Celebrity Crush: Rooney Mara, but just the way she looks in “Side Effects.”
What’s your philosophy on love? I don’t know how qualified I am to answer this question. I’m quick to fall in love, but quick to fall out of love.
Ideal date: Driving somewhere and getting caught in a snowstorm for at least 10 hours. That’d be a good first date, you really can get to know someone.
Most romantic spot at Yale: Hillhouse Avenue, especially the upper part past the bridge. Charles Dickens and Mark Twain called it “the most beautiful street in America.” What’s not to love?
Yale girls are the best because…they’re smart, pretty, and great to have long conversations with.