Profile:Tyler North

1. Where were you born?
Birmingham, AL

2. What were some of your favorite things to do as a kid?
Climb trees and playing football with the boys

3. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up, and why?
Pro-cheerleader because I liked the way they got tossed in the air; thought it would be fun

4. What are you currently majoring in, and where do you plan to go with it in the future?
Biology; wants to become an Orthodontist

5. What or who made you interested in your major?
Nobody in particular made me interested, but when I got my braces I became interested in becoming and Orthodontist

6. What are some of your likes and dislikes?
Dislikes: When boys leave the toilet seat up; bad attitudes; cocky people
Likes: Boys who are hygienic; basketball; softball; football

7. How certain are you about your major and do you think you will change your mind?
I think I will change my mind, but I know that I want to do something in the medical field

8. Do you plan on going to graduate school or medical school?
Yes; UAB

9. How are you liking college so far?
I didn't really like it at first, but it is ok now. I really miss my family

10. Where would you like to live after you have graduated and begin your career?
Birmingham. There are a lot of job opportunities there

11. What type of music do you like?
all types; rap, r&b, some country

12. What are your parents' professions?
My mom is a social worker, and my dad is disabled

13. Are they supportive of your major?
Yes. Very supportive

14. Do you have any siblings?
Yes. A younger brother who is a Sophomore in high school

15. Do you plan on staying at AUM or transferring?
I plan to stay here

16. What are some of your favorite things to do?
I like softball, basketball, talking on the phone, and working out

17. Is being unsuccessful a fear of yours, or are you confident that you will be successful?
I am very confident in being successful

18. Who is your role model, and why?
My mom because she is such a strong woman. She has been through so much in her life

19. What jobs have you had in the past or currently?
None. But I have tried to get jobs

20. What made you choose to come to AUM?
I was originally going to UAB. I got accepted and everything, but AUM offered me an academic scholarship, so I had to take it.