UO Interviews: Campus Essentials
From the classic Ivy look to the fashion-forward urban colleges of London and Antwerp, the university campus has always been a proving ground for the enduring styles of the time. Whether you’re majoring in graphic design or pre-med, dressing for a day on campus is both an art and a science. We stopped by the quad and caught up with a stylish group of real undergrads to talk about their campus essentials.
Name: David
Age: 22
School: Bowdoin College
Year: Senior
Major: Physics and Neuroscience
How would you describe your style?
Minimalist and clean
How do you take your coffee?
Black
Black
What's your favorite study snack?
Hummus and pita chips
Hummus and pita chips
What’s your favorite thing about your school?
The people and the incredible professors.
The people and the incredible professors.
What’s the best thing about your major?
Thinking about the physics behind everything you see.
Thinking about the physics behind everything you see.
What’s the last great thing you read?
Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Which emoji do you use the most?
The monkey
The monkey
Name: Arjun
Age: 19
School: NYU - Tisch
Year: Rising sophomore
Major: Theatre
How would you describe your style?
Modern, fashionable, simple
Modern, fashionable, simple
How do you take your coffee?
Vanilla pumped with milk
Vanilla pumped with milk
What’s your favorite study snack?
Chocolate and cookies
Chocolate and cookies
What’s your favorite thing about NYU?
The classes. They are actually fun (and can also be very weird.)
What’s the best thing about being a theatre major? The hardest?
Getting to know myself through acting is both the hardest and the best thing.
When you’re not doing school work, what are you doing?
Singing in the piano room or stretching in the dance room.
Singing in the piano room or stretching in the dance room.
Name: Reid
Age: 21
School: NYU - Gallatin
Year: Senior-ish
Major: Philosophy with a concentration in “love and morality”
How would you describe your style?
Minimal, consistent, skate-influenced
Minimal, consistent, skate-influenced
What’s your favorite study snack?
Snickers— can’t beat the peanuts.
What’s the best thing about your major? The hardest?
The freedom and the freedom. it comes with a lot of joy but a lot of pressure.
What’s the last great thing you read?
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
What songs would you put on your “On Campus” playlist?
“Ode to Scott” by Palm, “Airport Terminal” by Porches, “Smitten + Red” by Sex God, “Loving You Sometimes” by the Outcasts, “Wet Dream” by Peaer”
What do you have in your pockets right now?
iPhone 4, headphones, wallet, and $6. One pocket is blown out, so I’m limited.
iPhone 4, headphones, wallet, and $6. One pocket is blown out, so I’m limited.
When you’re not doing school work, what are you doing?
Write poetry, maybe skateboard
Write poetry, maybe skateboard
Name: Chad
Age: 28
School: University of San Francisco
Year: 1st Year Masters
Major: Digital Linguistics
How would you describe your style?
Post-normcore
What's your favorite study snack?
Celery
Celery
What's the best thing about your major? The hardest?
Independent study- no real deadlines
Independent study- no real deadlines
What's the last great thing you read?
I don't read
I don't read
What would you put on your "On Campus" playlist?
Piece of Paper, Theo Parrish, Soundwave, Mika Vaino, Rhythm & Sound
Piece of Paper, Theo Parrish, Soundwave, Mika Vaino, Rhythm & Sound
When you're not doing school work, what do you do?
Sit in my room, smile, walk around
Sit in my room, smile, walk around
Name: James
Age: 16
School: Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Year: Junior
How would you describe your style?
Loose, fun, classy
Loose, fun, classy
How do you take your coffee?
Black
Black
What's your favorite study snack?
Pringles
Pringles
What's your favorite thing about your school?
The people there
The people there
What's the last great thing you read?
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Beloved by Toni Morrison
What songs would you put on your "On Campus" playlist?: "Stay Schemin", "Old English", "Ooh Killem", "Sunday Candy", and "Cocoa Butter Kisses"
What do you have in your pockets right now?
Phone, money, gum, keys
Phone, money, gum, keys
Which emoji do you use the most?
Smiley face
Smiley face
When you're not doing school work, what do you do?
Skate, hang out with friends
Skate, hang out with friends
Name: Tucker
Age: 21
School: The School of Life
How do you take your coffee?
Maybe black, maybe not
Maybe black, maybe not
What's the last great thing you read?
Harry Matthews
Harry Matthews
What do you have in your pockets right now?
Keys, wallet, camera, iPhone 3GS
Keys, wallet, camera, iPhone 3GS
Which emoji do you use the most?
The flower emoji
The flower emoji
Name: Nick
Age: 19
School: NYU - Tisch
Year: Sophomore
Major: Recorded Music
How would you describe your style?
Classic American; jeans, t-shirt, boots
Classic American; jeans, t-shirt, boots
How do you take your coffee?
I don’t drink coffee!
I don’t drink coffee!
What’s your favorite study snack?
Chips and guacamole
Chips and guacamole
What’s your favorite thing about your school?
It’s in NYC, enough said!
It’s in NYC, enough said!
What’s the best thing about your major?
Getting to record in state-of-the-art studios
Getting to record in state-of-the-art studios
What’s the last great thing you read?
1984 by George Orwell
1984 by George Orwell
What songs are on your “On Campus” playlist?
“Backstreets” by Bruce Springsteen, “Make it rain” by Foy Vance, “High Ball Stepper” by Jack White, “Don’t send Me Away” by Dawes, “That Don’t Impress Me Much” by SHANIA TWAINNNN
“Backstreets” by Bruce Springsteen, “Make it rain” by Foy Vance, “High Ball Stepper” by Jack White, “Don’t send Me Away” by Dawes, “That Don’t Impress Me Much” by SHANIA TWAINNNN
Name: Andrew
Age: 20
School: NYU/Universidad de la Habana
Year: Junior
Major: Double major in Real Estate and Spanish
How would you describe your style?
“Fresh off the top of my head.”
“Fresh off the top of my head.”
How do you take your coffee?
Non-existent
Non-existent
What’s your favorite study snack?
Blueberries
Blueberries
What songs would you put on your “On Campus” playlist?
“Shadows” by Petite Noir, “Landline” by Oberhofer, “It’ll Take Us Home” by Matt and Kim, “Me Queda Voz” by Golpe Seko, “Stupid Games” by WATERS
“Shadows” by Petite Noir, “Landline” by Oberhofer, “It’ll Take Us Home” by Matt and Kim, “Me Queda Voz” by Golpe Seko, “Stupid Games” by WATERS
Which emoji do you use the most?
Fully charged battery
Fully charged battery
When you’re not doing school work, what do you do?
Bike or walk to places I’ve never been
Bike or walk to places I’ve never been
Name: Luca
Age: 19
School: Heading to SVA
Major: SWANK
How would you describe your style?
Pretty boy homeless
What’s your favorite study snack?
Nutella on a waffle
What’s the last great thing you read?
Plato’s The Republic
What five songs would you put on your “On Campus” playlist?: “Better Things” A$AP Rocky, “Stance Interlude” by Arca, “I Wanna Be Forgotten” by Bass Drum of Death, “Walls” by Crass, “Didn’t I” by Darondo
What do you have in your pockets right now?
A krink marker, $24 cold hard cash, vaporizer, a quarter
Which emoji do you use the most?
Rose, red balloon, squirt
Name: Jalil
Age: 18
School: NYU
Year: Sophomore
Major: Media, Culture, and Communication
How do you take your coffee?
Two sugars and milk
What’s your favorite study snack?
Bacon
Bacon
What’s your favorite thing about your school?: Interacting with different people and discussing social justice issues
What’s the last great thing you read?
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
What five songs would you put on your “On Campus” playlist?
“Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift, “Blessing” by Big Sean, “Escapade” by Janet Jackson, “No Sleep” by Janet Jackson, “Speed Demon” by Michael Jackson
“Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift, “Blessing” by Big Sean, “Escapade” by Janet Jackson, “No Sleep” by Janet Jackson, “Speed Demon” by Michael Jackson
What do you have in your pockets right now?
A pack of gum, five bucks
A pack of gum, five bucks
Which emoji do you use the most?
The nervous emoji
The nervous emoji
When you’re not doing school work, what do you do?
I’m involved in the LGBTQ Center or watching Netflix
I’m involved in the LGBTQ Center or watching Netflix
Name: Andrew
Age: 22
School: U Conn
Year: Senior
Major: Math/Econ
What’s your favorite study snack?
Almonds
Almonds
What’s the best thing about being a math major?
It doesn’t require writing papers
It doesn’t require writing papers
What’s the last great thing you read?
Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
What five songs would you put on your “On Campus” playlist?: I don’t even know five songs
Which emoji do you use the most?
The lady dancing in the red dress one
The lady dancing in the red dress one
When you’re not doing school work, what do you do?
Working out, playing sports with friends
Working out, playing sports with friends
Name: Brad
Age: 19
School: NYU
Year: Sophomore
Major: Film and Television Production
How would you describe your style?
Hip but simple. Trying, but all for fun.
What’s your favorite study snack?: Red Hot chips with spicy hummus
What’s your favorite thing about NYU?
The city environment and global diversity of students
What’s the best thing about your major? The hardest?
The creative freedom. There’s almost too much freedom on some projects
What’s the last great thing you read?
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Which emoji do you use the most?
The poop emoji
Name: Nick
Age: 20
School: Parsons - The New School for Design
Year: Sophomore
Major: Design and Management
How would you describe your style?
Comfortable and simple. I like to mix basics with more sophisticated things.
How do you take your coffee?
Black
What’s your favorite stuck snack?
Cookie butter and thin mints
What’s the last great thing you read?
Hyperspace by Michio Kaku
Hyperspace by Michio Kaku
Which emoji do you use the most?
The straight face
The straight face
When you’re not doing school work, what do you do?
Travel, work out, read
Travel, work out, read
Name: Juan
Age: 23
School: Columbia
Major: Business Administration working towards grad school for Fashion Global Management
How would you describe your style?
Bold, eclectic, elevated, moody
Bold, eclectic, elevated, moody
How do you take your coffee?
Light and sweet (with caramel)
Light and sweet (with caramel)
What’s your favorite study snack?
Soft-baked cookies
Soft-baked cookies
What’s your favorite thing about your school?
All the like minded individuals working toward their dreams.
All the like minded individuals working toward their dreams.
What’s the hardest thing about your major?
Accounting.
Accounting.
What do you have in your pockets right now?
My phone, wallet that’s full of business cards, and a receipt from Dumbo skating rink
My phone, wallet that’s full of business cards, and a receipt from Dumbo skating rink
When you’re not doing school work, what do you do?
I’m either working at Urban, freelance styling, or event hopping with my industry friends
I’m either working at Urban, freelance styling, or event hopping with my industry friends
Name: Max
Age: 23
School: Columbia, Oberlin Undergrad
Year: Grad school!
Major: Publishing Intensive - Creative Writing/English undergrad
How would you describe your style?
I own two shirts
How do you take your coffee?
In small doses
What’s your favorite study snack?
Pizza
What’s your favorite thing about your school?
All of my friends, djing hip-hop (check me out, DJ Friday Nite)
What’s the best thing about your major? The Hardest?
Best- My own personal scholar study. Hardest- workshopping stories.
What do you have in your pockets right now?
String
Which emoji do you use the most?
Fire flame fire flame
Name: Michael
Age: 20
School: Vassar College
Year: Junior
Major: Urban Studies
What's your favorite study snack?
Goldfish
What's the best thing about your major? The hardest?
It's multidisciplinary, so I get to study a lot of things. The hardest thing is the theory classes.
What's the last great thing you read?
A piece on the Chelsea Hotel by Adam Gopnik in The New Yorker
Which emoji do you use the most?
The grimace face
When you're not doing school work, what do you do?
Hang out with friends, read, write, sing, work at Vassar's grassroots politics organization, listen to music, spend too much time on Facebook.
