Student Spotlight Wednesday: Better Know a Ross Student

This is the first of 2011 and ninth weekly installment of our 149 138 part series, "Better Know a Ross Student". Every week on Wednesday we will be introducing another member of our fantastic class. 

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This week: Jacqueline!
 

I assume you're the brunette on the right. Where are you from?

I was born in the small town of Port Chester, NY. Lived most of my childhood in Edgewood, MD and finally ended up in Miami, FL.

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I'll assume you are a fan of the weather here then. How did you end up at Ross? Did you not want to go to the Minnesota or Wisconsin schools during the winter?

I always wanted to go to Ross for its accelerated program and told myself that if I did not get into vet school on my first try then they can eff off basically. Now here I am!

What do you like most about the veterinary profession?

Trying to figure out the diagnosis for a patient’s illness and playing with cuddly puppies and kittens OF COURSE!

Certainly the best part. What is your favorite thing about St. Kitts?

Its beauty! If you are an outdoor junkie, like myself, there is plenty to explore. Hiking, kayaking, sailing, beaching, and biking are just to name a few activities.

That is what keeps me coming back. Least Favorite?

There is not much I can say…. I know! Whenever there seems to be even a little downpour there is massive flood and mud slides all over the roads. Driving a minibus with holes and cracks near the floor (which is still kickass no matter what anybody says- you know who you are) you can get a nice refreshing splash here and there.

I hope everyone out there can appreciate this "vehicle". What do you miss most about home? Having floorboards in your car?

Nicaraguan food!!!! I miss going to La Fritanga and getting Cacao! If you haven’t tried Nicaraguan food you are missing out. My preference is not biased in any way because I’m Nica I promise. I also miss my babies Girlie, Curious George and Pinta. :’(

I love me some salty cheese and plantains. Being from Miami, is LeBron James a terrible person?

On the court… HELL NO BABY! Off the court I can care less as long as he is with the Miami Heat.

You must be one of those pre-LeDecision Heat fans. When was the last time you "took your talents to South Beach"?

Ha ha. All those nights are merely a blur now…. Long Islands will do that to ya!

I've never been down there but it looks like fun on TV. What is the best part about CSI: Miami? 
Nothing. Dexter is where it’s at!

"Well I guess you could say......(slowly puts on sunglasses).......you are really 'slain' by Dexter".....YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
Florida oranges vs. California oranges. Discuss.

I know for a FACT that Floridian oranges are sweeter! California is full of hippies that probably use weed as fertilizer since there is so much being grown there. My theory is that it must interfere with the taste of their oranges… not that I would personally know how weed affects the taste of food.

Boom! Did you hear that Californians?! Take that for legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. What is the worst job you ever had?

My worst job was working for the slave driver known as Target. I was 16 and it was my first job. Child labor laws weren’t recognized by them back in 2003 I guess because I would go in around 4 pm and get out at 3 am on a regular basis. I would have to stay so late closing because the rude customers from Miami all have the urge to mess up everything and anything that looks neat. Studies have been done to prove this. Overall, I was getting too much crap for s****y pay.

Booooo, I like Target. Plus, child labor is what makes their prices so reasonable. Who did you idolize while growing up and why? 
Mother Theresa for her great contribution to humanity. I wish I could be as selfless as she was.

I bet that if Mother Theresa worked at Target, she wouldn't complain. Just going to throw that one back for you to think about before you go and slander the name of the greatest superstore on the planet. If you were a cruise ship tourist on a bus that was being robbed on Brimstone Hill, what would you do?

I would have handed over my Monopoly money that I always carry on hand. That would have definitely fooled them.

It bears a striking resemblance to the EC bills, good strategy. Also, I am sure Mother Theresa would approve of the crafty non-violence. What's your idea of a perfect man?

My perfect man is a mute who knows how to cook and clean up after himself. OH THAT’S RIGHT, I WENT THERE

Take that men! I bet she really had you roped in with that swimsuit picture above. Favorite activity you did over Christmas break?

I went to a shooting range over break and got to shoot at some zombie targets! I saved one of my target posters because there were multiple clean shots to the groin that I am very proud of. I hang my prize on my front door to deter criminal activity and Jehovah’s witnesses from coming over.

And also to deter your dates from trying to get frisky with you. I can't tell whether our male readers will be incredibly attracted or scared off. What is a guilty pleasure you cant live without?

Video games! What can I say; I am an Xbox 360 kind of girl….

And you have the guys again. Plus, I really couldn't have guessed that based on your zombie shooting hobby. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I find myself working in private practice in small animal medicine. At this point I hope to co-own a clinic with a friend whom is a mixed animal practitioner. Location is to be determined but California, New York, and North Carolina look promising. I also see myself married with 2-4 children if I am to be so lucky.  No matter the age, I will always make time to go to concerts. My kids will be able to relate to the NOFX song- “What’s the matter with Parents…”

I think that would be a nice compromise between "nun" and "zombie hunter". Thanks go to Jackie for all her input this week!

Student Spotlight Wednesday: Better Know a Ross Student

This is the first of 2011 and eighth weekly installment of our 149 138 part series, "Better Know a Ross Student". Every week on Wednesday we will be introducing another member of our fantastic class. 

This week: Christina!

Wow, looks sunny there, where are you from?
Tacoma, WA

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Quote from Wikipedia: "Tacoma is known for the smell caused by the Pulp mill, and the smell is called by non-locals 'the aroma of Tacoma.'" Sounds fantastic, we should all visit you soon... How did you end up at Ross?
well....I didn't make it into the state schools I applied to and instead of taking their recommendation to try again next year I thought I might try my luck in the Caribbean  :)

Hey it probably sounded better than Tacoma. What do you like most about the veterinary profession?
The versatility. I like keeping my options open.


Favorite thing about St. Kitts?
What's not to love? Sun, sand, water.....I'm pretty sure that's all I need to survive.


I think you are just happy to not live under the "aroma" from a pulp mill, your standards may be a bit low. Least Favorite?
Dealing with island time can be trying at times. 


That is more polite than I would have been, but agree. What do you miss most about home?
um....nothing really

Tacoma, WA everybody! What is the worst job you ever had? Was it at the Pulp mill?
I don't think I've ever had it all that bad. If I had to pick one though, it would be when I worked on a project extracting phosphorus from dairy manure....it wasn't even the poo that made the job crappy (hehe, "crappy"...get it?). It was just a lot of sitting around and waiting...BORING!

Waiting for the cow to poo? And you got paid? Not the worst job I've ever heard of. What breed of cat are you most like and why?
Just your typical stray mix. They seem to be low maintenance and pretty laid back.

And incredibly infested with parasites, I just found out. Who did you idolize while growing up and why?
I can't think of anyone in particular but when I was really little I had a bright pink and yellow hulk hogan night light that I loved....I guess you can consider him my idol at the time. Although, I'm pretty sure it was just because of his rockin' outfit  :)  and maybe the fact that I felt safer knowing The Hulk was keeping the dark away while I slept.

Anybody would sleep better knowing the Hulkster was watching over them. He probably took care of the "aroma" for you too. If you were a cruise ship tourist on a bus that was being robbed on Brimstone Hill, what would you do? Go all Hulkamania on them?
Probably nothing.... :(
 
The Hulkster would not approve, but you are probably right. You should leave the macho to the Y chromosomes. What's your idea of a perfect man?
Ha! trick question! we all know men aren't perfect :0


Touche. Speaking of Washington what is the best thing about a Walla Walla onion?
They taste amazing! You can eat them right off the grill. Yummm!

I agree, but I've never had them with a little "Tacoma aroma" pulp seasoning. Would that improve or take away from the flavor? What was the best part about going home for the holidays?
Snowboarding. Definitely snowboarding.

And I suppose you have to leave Tacoma to do that. Always a good decision. What is a guilty pleasure you cant live without?
Let me preface by saying I know I'm going to get weird looks for this one, but hot water. Tea if its handy but its not necessary, I'm just as happy with a mug of hot water.

See what living in the shadow of a Pulp mill will do to you? Where do you see yourself in 15 years? Not in Tacoma I hope...
I think that's pretty hard to predict, but hopefully I'll have earned my DVM and be successfully practicing. I would love to have lived and worked in several other countries by then with more to follow but we'll see what happens. One step at a time. I have to focus on the next three years first, then go from there.

Very level headed answer, maybe all this fresh Caribbean air is doing you some good! Thanks to Christina for taking the time for us. Check back soon for updates from Semester Olympics and Mr. RUSVM!