Happy Spring Break, Gophers! Hopefully you're far from campus, ideally on a beach where something called the "sun" exists. What better way to recuperate from midterms and enjoy your free time than by finding love? This week's bachelor is a senior from Roseville, Minnesota studying chemical engineering. When he's not competing on the U's Ultimate Frisbee team you can find him binge watching Netflix shows. Meet Tom Bakko!
What makes you UMN’s ideal Bachelor of the Week?
Well I’m tall, dark and handsome...and I plan to be a millionaire.
We hear you’re on the Ultimate Frisbee team – how did you get started with that?
My uncle got me into it! He helped start the U of M team and taught me how to play. Unfortunately he died of cancer so I wear his number to carry on his legacy.
How would your mom describe you?
She would describe me as very respectable young man.
Luckily she doesn’t know how big of a degenerate I am.
What are your plans for spring break?
I am going to Austin, Texas with the ultimate team for a tournament! I’m pumped.
If your love life was a song, what would it be?
"Alone"
What was your worst or most embarrassing date experience?
When I was 14 I asked out a girl who I just met the week before over Facebook and got shut down. Her parents were apparently really strict and I’m pretty sure they saw and wouldn’t let her use Facebook anymore. Oops.
If you were a brand, what would your motto be?
Nike stole mine; it would be Just Do It. I totally
thought of it first.
Name three things on your bucket list.
Climb Mount Everest, go wing suiting, travel to all 7 continents.
What’s your dating app bio?
"I am a senior at the U of M. College athlete. Future millionaire. Adrenaline junkie and travel addict. I’m 6’4” so I make a great big spoon. Snapchat btakko."
Best quality you look for in a girl?
Great sense of humor.
Do you have a hidden talent?
I give the best massages.
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
Dinner at a nice-but-not-too-nice restaurant then
late night walk around Lake Calhoun to see the view of the skyline.
Here at Odyssey, we're dedicated to helping UMN Gophers find love. Nominate your single and deserving friends here.
