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about van wilder

about van wilder

Each week, we're spotlighting one of the finalists on 'Rush'd.'   This week, we're starting with one of our most popular stars.

When Van Wilder, who calls herself an 'army brat,' first started getting attention on VirtualRush.com, she was a Zeta Tau Alpha majoring in Interior Design at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. She loves to paint, and art was her fave class, but after the thrill of Virtual Rush, she switched to a Mass Communications major last semester.

Right now, though, she's taking a break from school: 'Dude, they don't call me Van Wilder for nothing!' So what's she up to? Giving Hollywood a whirl, along with IvoryRockstar. They're roommates, and they're 'inseparable.'  Ask where she'll be in five years, and she'll tell you 'No clue! I don't even know what I'll be up to next week, much less in FIVE YEARS!'

What's your favorite thing about Van?

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Luke's Moma!'s picture

My fav thing about Van is she is "real"!!! What you see is what you get. YOU go girl! Show Hollywood who YOU are! Luv ya!

YEKEE's picture

you is soooooooooooo hot sexty lookin

NjMcGee's picture

My favorite thing about Van is that she is always fun and interesting. I mean she can be the biggest of dorks at times, but that's why I love her haha

~Nate

borty's picture

Van's a cool chick! I have to meet her in person sometime!!!