Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Relationships

Bachelor Of The Week: Tom Bakko

"I'm 6'4'' so I make a great big spoon."

Mallory Wilczynski

Mar 14, 2017

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

155

Tom Bakko

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.

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

Things People Without A Typical 'Boy Name' or 'Girl Name' Know To Be True

All names should be "unisex names."

Tulane University

766

There are tons of unisex names that are popular: Taylor, Alex, Bailey, etc. There are also numerous names that are used for both sexes, but they’re not seen as “unisex” yet. People are slowly becoming accustomed to the dual use of these names, but for the most part, in their minds they associate certain names with certain sexes. And that leaves those of us with these names in many awkward situations.

Keep Reading...Show less

unisex names

Lifestyle

16 Secrets Anthropology Majors Never Admit To

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

Washington College

5788

CSU

I'm an anthropology major, and I love every minute of it. I couldn't tell you why, but I guess there's just something about studying different lifestyles that absolutely fascinates me. But anthropology majors definitely have our weird sides, especially when you go to a school that is filled with mostly Business and Bio majors. But us weirdos definitely have a lot in common, specifically these 16 things.

Keep Reading...Show less

anthropology major

Featured

14 Things The Extremely Pale Are Tired Of Hearing

I get it... I'm pale.

University of Vermont

2393

Everyone has insecurities, that's just a fact. You didn't ask to be born this way. You didn't ask to inherit the one trait no one else in your family has. And you definitely didn't ask to be this ghostly white. But as soon as you've learned to live with it for a while (less wrinkles later on in life, right? right???) someone has to ruin it for you. They have to flaunt they're perfectly tanned body from Spring Break and hold their sun-kissed skin against yours. But I've had enough... here are the things that perpetually pale individuals are tired of hearing.

Keep Reading...Show less

pale skin

Recommended for you

Bachelor Of The Week: Tom Bakko

"I'm 6'4'' so I make a great big spoon."

Subscribe to our Newsletter

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Relationships

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter

6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!