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Kay Khosbayar

RileyYear: Second-yearSchool: College of Arts and SciencesMajor: Political Science and either History or Religious StudiesU.Va. Involvement: Sustained Dialogue, Catholic Student Ministries, Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group, Naval ROTC and Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire DepartmentHometown: Silver Spring, Md.Ideal date personality: Intelligent, open-minded, spontaneous and adventurous. Someone who likes to mix it up every once in awhile.Ideal date activity: Either hiking, skiing or climbing followed by tacos. Travelling somewhere I have never been is always a plus.Deal breakers? Smokes, is closed-minded or hates dogs.Describe a typical weekend: I love to check out the Charlottesville area, especially the restaurants and music.Hobbies: Anything outdoors from backcountry skiing to sailing. I also love … looking for new music, travelling, learning new languages and studying current events.What makes you a good catch? I like to think I dress well and have a good taste in music.What makes you a less-than-perfect match? Less than average height and likes to talk a lot.What is your spirit animal? Something like a lab or a golden retriever — enthusiastic and adventurous.What is your favorite pick-up line? "If you were a fruit, you would be a fineapple"Describe yourself in one sentence: There is not enough coffee in the world or time in a year for me to do everything I want to do and learn everything I want to learn.

Riley and Madison

By Kay Khosbayar | November 13, 2016

Riley and Madison met on the Rotunda steps at 1:45 p.m. on Friday and went to Roots on the Corner.

EileenYear: ThirdSchool: Curry School of EducationMajor: Psychology and Elementary EducationU.Va. involvement: Brown College, JADE Lab, Early Development Lab, Housing and Residence LifeHometown: New Hartford, NYIdeal date personality: Easy-going, good sense of humor, genuine, wokeIdeal date activity: Exploring the city! Playing ping-pong/board games/cards! Having really passionate discussions while eating tasty food! Something outdoorsy!Deal breakers? Pretentious, misogyny, copious drug usage, awkward silencesHobbies: Intramural Sports, reading, being outside, yoga, making listsWhat makes you a good catch? I like to think I’m witty. I’m kind, goofy and my hair usually smells good. I can find an “Office”or “Always Sunny in Philadelphia”quote for almost any situation.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? When I’m first getting to know someone, I am a terrible conversationalist.What is your spirit animal? DolphinWhat's your favorite pickup line? My name may not be Luna but I sure know how to love good.Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m not 28 and desperate for a man; I’m 20 and mildly desperate for a man.

Aaron and Eileen

By Kay Khosbayar | October 23, 2016

Aaron and Eileen met on the Rotunda steps at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. Eileen: A few of my friends have gone on Love Connection dates and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

AndyYear: First-yearMajor: Statistics, Economics or MathematicsU.Va. involvement: Cavalier Marching Band, Brown CollegeHometown: Belton, TXIdeal date personality: Funny, smart, a little sarcastic, sports fan, sweet/nice, dog-person, friendlier (I’m quiet and less inclined to talk to someone new)Ideal date activity: “Insert stereotypical thing to do at U.Va.” ‘n chill Deal breakers? Patriots fan, no sense of humor, closed-minded bigotry, Twenty One Pilots fanDescribe a typical weekend: Generally relaxing, doing some work if really necessary, going out at night or reaping the rewards of U.Va./Charlottesville, CMB-life if we have a game, watching NFL on SundayHobbies: Playing trumpet, fantasy football, other TV/movies, listening to good music (Zeppelin or Springsteen especially)What makes you a good catch? I’m generally calm (stoic, chill, etc.) but when you get to know me I can (try to) be a very fun person to hang out with.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I have a blunt, deadpan sense of humor and tone that can come off as rude or insensitive to emotions. (I really don’t like that this is attributed to me but it is true and I have really tried to fix it as much as I can.) Also, I’m super quiet.What is your spirit animal? ElephantWhat's your favorite pick-up line? “Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears!”Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m quiet but I’m a really fun person when you get to know me, promise.

Andy and Anna

By Kay Khosbayar | October 9, 2016

Andy and Anna met at the Rotunda on Friday at 7 p.m. and went to College Inn on the Corner. Andy: There were a couple of people in my residential college who did [Love Connection] and said that I should try it.

GabbyYear: Third Major: EnglishU.Va. involvement: Brown College, Cavalier Marching Band, Virginia Women’s ChorusHometown: Fredericksburg, Va.Ideal date personality: They have to be kind. Not just a “nice guy” but someone who genuinely enjoys making people happy. I’m also a sucker for someone who can make me laugh.Ideal date activity: Something lowkey, maybe just getting food on the Corner and eating it on the lawn under a shady tree. I’m not against something exciting though.Deal breakers? Smoking, drug use, excessive drinking.Hobbies: I enjoy reading if I ever have time outside of reading for my classes, or just doing something with friends.What makes you a good catch? I’m a pretty fun-loving person! … Also, if you like random singing at random times that’s usually on key, I’m your gal.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I can get overwhelmed pretty easily. I’m involved in a lot of stuff and I often forget how much time I can actually commit to each thing.What is your spirit animal? A chocolate bunny (I love chocolate)What's your favorite pick-up line? I feel like being upfront usually works better, but I always laugh at “I lost my number, can I have yours?”Describe yourself in one sentence: I'm strange and I like it.

Bryan and Gabby

By Kay Khosbayar | September 18, 2016

Bryan and Gabby met on Friday at 7 p.m. and went to Arch's on the Corner.

AlexYear: FirstMajor: Pre-CommerceU.Va. involvement: U.Va. outdoors club, Climate Action Society, Animal Justice Advocates at U.Va.Hometown: Cornelius, N.C.Ideal date: Cool.Ideal date personality: Cool.Ideal date activity: Anything outside.Deal breakers?: Uncool.Describe a typical weekend: Kayaking, chilling, riding my bike, doing lots of homework on Sunday night, more kayaking.Hobbies: Whitewater kayaking, bicycling, running, photography, music, travel.What makes you a good catch?: I’m really nice, attractive and super interesting.What is your spirit animal?: Mountain goatWhat's your favorite pick-up line?: Your body is 75 percent water, and I’m thirsty.Describe yourself in one sentence: Cool!!!!!!!

Alex and Lillie

By Kay Khosbayar | May 1, 2016

Alex and Lillie met in front of the Rotunda at 9 p.m. on a Wednesday and went to Café Caturra on the Corner.

MalcolmYear: SecondMajor: UndecidedU.Va. involvement: Resident Advisor, University Guide, IM sports, Salsa Club novice, avid challah buyerHometown: Midlothian, VirginiaIdeal date: I ain’t got no type.Ideal date personality: Carries good conversation, would appreciate being swiped into Newcomb dining hall as a date.Ideal date activity: Sunrise hike at Humpback, breakfast with the residents (we’ll swipe you in again) and then play a rousing game of cards with us.Deal breakers? People who curse excessively (the only “F” word I use is “fun”), hates the movie “500 Days of Summer.”Describe a typical weekend: If I’m on coverage, it usually involves me hanging out with first-years. Otherwise, going to hang out with people who aren’t first-years.Hobbies: Humiliating residents in card games at 3 a.m., smiling, capturing the perfect Instagram photo (follow me @malcolmstewart4).What makes you a good catch? Winsome smile, it’s been said that I can make the perfectly cooked toaster strudel and I write fire coverage poems in my emails.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I’ve been telling myself for three years that I’ll start going to the gym. I keep going, but get distracted by the smoothies.What is your spirit animal? Papa Bear.What's your favorite pick-up line? If you were words on paper, you’d be fine print.Describe yourself in one sentence: My residents tell me that I have a good taste in shower music.

Malcolm and Annika

By Kay Khosbayar | April 17, 2016

Malcolm and Annika met on the Lawn at 6 p.m. on Thursday and went to Lemongrass.

Christian Year: SecondMajor: GovernmentU.Va. involvement: Chi Psi, NROTCHometown: Southampton, NYIdeal date: Thin, on the shorter side, I’m a sucker for blue or green eyes (but brown eyes aren’t a deal breaker). Ideal date personality: A person who is willing to be adventurous and try new things and can get lost in conversation. She may need to withstand a corny joke or two … or more.Ideal date activity: I’m pretty open to most things. I think food should be involved in almost every date.Deal breakers? Doesn’t like to leave the house, short hair.Describe a typical weekend: I go out on either Friday or Saturday. I grab a bite to eat with friends at least once. The rest of my time is spent watching Netflix, at the gym or doing work.Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, Netflix, dad jokes, going to the beach.What makes you a good catch? I can cook (I’ll even do the dishes). I think gifts given for no reason at all are the best kind. Even if things don’t work out romantically, I’m the kind of guy who will always say hi to you when I see you.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? Sometimes I’m a bit old fashioned.What's your favorite pick-up line? Do you have a Band-aid? Because I scraped my knee falling for you.Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a hopeless romantic who is always looking for the next new experience.

Christian and Emma

By Kay Khosbayar | April 3, 2016

Christian and Emma met in front of the Rotunda at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening and went to Basil on the Corner.

GusYear: FirstMajor: UndecidedHometown: Charlottesville, VAU.Va. involvement: Madison HouseIdeal date personality: A person who can hold a conversation.Ideal date activity: I just want to sit and talk as long as the person is putting in the effort to want to get to know me.Describe a typical weekend: I'll sit in my dorm and do homework. I also like to walk around.Hobbies: I like to read, watch TV and play sports.What makes you a good catch? Good question, I don't know.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I'm not as consistent as I should be.What's your favorite pick-up line? I don't have one.Describe yourself in one sentence: Angst over my angst.

Gus and Danya

By Kay Khosbayar | March 20, 2016

Gus and Danya met on Friday at 7 p.m., went to Bodo's and walked to the Downtown Mall.

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