My Background

As the son of a UNC alum, I was bred to be a Carolina Tar Heel. Some might call this being brainwashed; however, I believe it's only brainwashing if it's bad.

If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be “passionate.” Whether it be politics, my school work, or my love for UNC and basketball, I absorb myself in my interests. My friends often say that I am passionate to a fault because I get too worked up over a buzzer beater loss in basketball or a stupid mistake on a test. At times I wish I could control these feelings, but what is the point of life if you don’t feel a connection to the people and things that are important to you?

I'm participating in this online profile because of my passion and love for UNC. For as long as I can remember, UNC is where I wanted to attend college. Before enrolling at UNC, my connection to UNC was external and relied on sports. After attending UNC for two years, however, my passion for this university runs much deeper than just sports. Now, it encompasses everything from the Old Well to the people of the past like Charles Kuralt and President James K. Polk to, most importantly, the great people who I have met here and cannot be replaced.

To give you a little more information about myself: I'm a double major in Business Administration and Economics from Atlanta, Georgia. My dad, and greatest supporter, graduated from UNC in 1972. Other interests of mine include politics and business management. Unfortunately, I realize that I cannot stay here forever and must graduate in two years. After college, I'm hoping to move to NYC and work as an investment banker before ultimately going back to college for an MBA.

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