A MEMBER OF FCRH ‘14
MAJOR: ART HISTORY
HOMETOWN: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
From FET shows to Sketch Comedy, Nina’s gift of laughter has only made her hungrier for an on-campus Chipotle. (Photo by Michael Rezin/The Ram)
Describe yourself in a couple sentences for the readers.
4 ft 11 and ¾; brown hair and brown eyes, shoe size 5 ½ or 6. Dance floors are my kryptonite and “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is by far my favorite karaoke song.
What is your favorite aspect of Fordham and why?
I love that Fordham is the perfect environment to try new things, whether it be through taking interesting classes, clubs and intramurals, and working at internships and jobs. A friend once said to me, “Life begins when you are outside of your comfort zone,” so every year at Fordham, I have tried something completely new for at least a semester because I wanted to make the most out of living at Fordham.
If there was one thing about Fordham you could change what would it be?
I would change the opening date of that Chipotle everyone keeps jabbering about! I would be very grateful (along with the rest of the student body) if it opened on campus ASAP.
What is your favorite thing to do in New York City?
One of my favorite things to do in New York City is thrift shopping. I map out where the good thrift stores are and I am always on the look out for fun things for my wardrobe and funky dress-up apparel, especially over-the-top Christmas sweaters (I have three).
What is something about you that not many people know?
In high school I was on the drumline for the marching band. It was a lot of fun being on the drumline, but marching band was not as fun.
What is your favorite class at Fordham?
I am taking a photography class this semester and I am shooting with my dad’s manual camera from the 70’s. I have never taken a photography class before, so sitting in the darkroom and rolling my film is still terrifying to me, but seeing a developed roll of film is one of the most rewarding feelings.
What is a personal goal you already have or would like to accomplish over your four years here?
It would be great if I can win a Fordham blanket at BINGO this year because all of the times I have played BINGO I have never won; it’s a love/hate relationship.
What show, food, artist or movie would you consider your “guilty pleasure?”
I love Josh Groban. His voice swaddles me.
What is your favorite movie and why?
My favorite movie is When Harry Met Sally. I believe that the best relationships spring from friendships and this movie is a great representation of that.
What is your favorite album released in 2013?
Vampire Weekend’s album Modern Vampires of the City.
Do you have plans, career or otherwise, for post-college life?
My goal is to work and have a paycheck; whoever will hire me, really. If it in the arts realm, that would be a major plus.
What activities, clubs, projects or organizations are you involved with at school?
Freshmen and sophomore year I was on the Fordham Sailing team. I volunteered at POTS for a semester during sophomore year. My junior year I was in a few F.E.T. productions and this year I am a new member of F.E.T.’s Free Pizza Sketch Comedy Group.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you bring with you?
If the island were located in a warm climate I would bring my hammock. I could just hook it up between two trees and lounge until someone saved me.
If you could go back to your first day at Fordham, what advice would you give yourself?
Move-in day my freshman year was my birthday, so I would advise myself to buy a cake and have an impromptu birthday party. Also to invite anyone. Everyone is looking to meet people freshmen year.
