Alex graduated from UT in May 2005 with a BA in History and German with an emphasis on post WWII German youth culture. He plans to pursue these studies in graduate school. He has studied German and German culture since high school and has traveled abroad furthering his understanding in this field. Being a native Texan interested in German culture he wishes to preserve this part of the culture so that others will have access to it. His hobbies include playing music and reading.