Erica, a 19-year-old civil engineering student, could use a break from studying. To her, the perfect date would include laughs with a cologne-wearing man over some exotic cuisine.
Ike, 21
intern
He is: an outdoorsy dude. “During the day, I like to be outside — go to the park, go for a run, or play whiffle ball.”
He wants: a friendly female. “I’m looking for a girl who’s easy to get along with.”
Favorite NYC spot: Central Park
Celebrity crush: Cameron Diaz
Pet peeve: poor grammar
Guilty pleasure: Rihanna’s “Disturbia”
Ideal date: drinks and a nice dinner, then meeting up with friends at a bar
Julian, 21
student
He is: a twin. “I have a twin brother who’s my best friend.”
He wants: a person with passion. “Being smart is great, but more important is being genuinely dedicated to what interests you.”
Best asset: He’s very friendly.
Biggest flaw: He can be too nice.
Pet peeve: people who judge others
Fun times: relaxing at the beach, hiking, playing sports, vacationing, reading and hanging out with friends
Celebrity look-alike: Mark Wahlberg
Michael, 23
baker
He is: a good times guy. “I’m definitely the life of the party.”
He wants: someone to joke with. “She should be into my sense of humor, which is really out there!”
Turn-on: spontaneity
Turn-off: girls who need to schedule plans a week in advance
Fun times: working out, going to bars, performing stand-up comedy and cooking
Guilty pleasure: cookies
Ideal date: going to a concert, getting drinks and then eating “food we’ll regret the next day”