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2. He's athletic: The Colorado resident told ABC News last year that he's an \"above average golfer\" who loves to be outdoors. \"My dream date includes doing an activity with somebody. I think that can bond two people together, and I think living in Denver, that's a lot of the lifestyle we live: getting outside and exploring together,\" he said. \"I really enjoy somebody that’s adventurous but after a long day [would want to] clean up a bit and go out to a nice dinner or just hang out at the house.\"

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A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on Sep 1, 2015 at 4:11pm PDT

3. He's including his friends in his \"Bachelor\" experience: Higgins may be getting closer with \"Bachelor\" alums, including Catherine Giudici and Sean Lowe, but he hasn't forgotten his other friends either. Not only did Higgins bring along his college roommates to a \"Good Morning America\" appearance last summer, but they were in New York City with him yesterday too. \"The start of so many good things began in college. #collegeroommates #Hoosiers,\" he wrote of a photo of them.

LA>NY. Life just got real interesting and weird...but weird feels good!

A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on Aug 25, 2015 at 7:16am PDT

The start of so many good things began in college. #collegeroommates #Hoosiers

A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on Jan 3, 2016 at 6:25pm PST

4. He has a day job: An account manager for a software company, Higgins told reporters last month that he was looking forward to getting back to work, and to regular life in Denver. \"I have to start doing some yard work,\" he added with a laugh.

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