Brother Interview: Cooper Borodack '12

This week's interview is on brother Cooper Borodack '12!  Cooper is still technically an undergraduate, but no longer attends Rowan and is therefore an alumnus of our chapter.  He is our youngest chapter alumnus!


Basic Stuff: 

1. Your name, as you would prefer it to be stated? 

Cooper Borodack (Official Name: Gary Richard Jerome Borodack Jr.)

2. Your current location? 

Currently residing in Stratford, CT

3. Your Facebook/Twitter account links?

Facebook: Cooper Borodack

Fraternity Stuff: 

4. Badge Number? 

Badge number 160

5. Pledge Class Name? 

Feraligatr in Pokemon Terms haha
Psi Class, “Psi Class Revolution”
#2 in my pledge class, was VGP of pledge class

6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

“The Terminator”

7. Story behind how you got your nickname, if you remember it? 

Cause I leave a path of destruction when I have a little too much to drink.

8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

Any and all times hanging out with my brothers. Especially when I visited last fall and felt so connected even though I’m so far away 

9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

When I stooped to a level of calling a brother out because I thought he was stealing the attention of some girls we had at the house one evening. Even though it was the tiredness and other tensions which is why I acted out. I disappointed myself.

10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

Getting a bid, being #2 in my pledge class, being able to join a brotherhood for a lifetime. 

11. Any unique memories from your time as a Phi Psi? 

Any and all times I was hanging out with brothers. Brian Ferraro (My big), Eric Benson, Eric Destasio, Adam Goodman, Dave Mak, Jim Batistick, Randy Watkins, and many more. There isn’t one moment that’s positive that I wouldn't want to do over again for pure enjoyments sake. 

12. Any fraternal advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today?
Study hard, video games and girls can wait. School and being a brother are the things you should focus on. Because with both of those, you can go further than you would have thought. 

Career Stuff: 

13. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

Transferred from Rowan to Housatonic Community College and now transferred to Central Connecticut State University. Going to graduate in 2015 

14. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Major: Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical and Computer Engineering) 

15. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 

Going for a certification in desktop IT (A+ certification) this winter, amazing at math all the way to Calc 3, differential equations and Engineering Dynamics plus anything I’m learning now. 

16. Your current occupation? 

Full time student, going for my Bachelors of Science in C.E.T. at CCSU Hopefully many years in the field and will be a reliable resource once employed. 

18. Any career advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today?

Take advantage of meeting councilors who help with putting your application out there for companies to see your qualifications and education.

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 

19. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long? 

I am currently dating a beautiful Jamaican girl named Tamara, who I had met at HCC this past spring semester. We have been dating for going on 6 months now. 

21. Hobbies that you are currently into? What do you like to do in your spare time? 

Currently anticipating the release of pokemon X and Y [out now], yes I’m a gamer at heart. Also working on building a few things. More or less woodworking you can call it. Sleeping, eating, watching movies like any normal engineer who isn’t hitting the books. Used to be an avid gamer in High school and somewhat in college. Retired from the MLG playing style of gaming recently. Halo 3/ Haol 4 were my addiction. Call of Duty was a chore but was still good. Making montages of gaming also sparks my interest. 

22. Anything you would like to share with other brothers through the blog regarding your relationship/family/personal life?
Still living at home, moneys tight, commuting from home to school (45mins-1hr, 4 days a week), miss everyone at Rowan (hope to visit soon), best wishes and don’t hesitate to contact me anytime.