Student Spotlight Wednesday: Better Know a Ross Student

This is the first of 2011 and tenth 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: Sharon!

Where are you from?

I'm from Cape Cod Massachusetts
 

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Wicked awesome. Our first Boston area spotlight. How did you end up at Ross?

I love the Caribbean and have always wanted to go to school here...no seriously though, I wasn't accepted at any of the state schools I applied to and ended up here.  But I think I'm better for it with the more intense curriculum, shorter program and the fact that my husband and I get to go to the same school and only be a semester apartment instead of a year or two apart or possibly different schools.
 

What do you like most about the veterinary profession?

That we can make prosthetic limbs for cows.
 

Favorite thing about St. Kitts?

It rains a lot.  I love rain and snow and since I can't have snow, I'll settle for an insane amount of rain! Oh I bet you miss that New England winter weather then, lets check in on our live Boston webcam:

Looks wicked awesome, you are really missing out by being down here. Do you have a least favorite thing about St. Kitts besides the lack of snow?

That it is getting more and more expensive to live here with every passing day (Vat tax, increase in electricity, etc)
 

But I thought living in Massachusetts would have prepared you for VAT here. What do you miss most about home? Besides the taxes I mean.

My nieces and nephews, they are growing so fast and I feel like I'm missing it all
 

All I know about Boston area food is baked beans or Dunkin Donuts. Best flavor of Dunkin Donuts?

I don't drink coffee, but I love their white hot chocolate!
 

Also delicious. When served with donuts. Based on "The Perfect Storm", "The Departed", and "The Town", you are either a fisherman, bank robber, or police officer.
Being from Mass. I have to be one of those right? I guess I'd choose police officer because I'd choose Leornardo DiCaprio (The Departed) over Ben Affleck (The Town)

How can you choose Leo over Jon Hamm in "The Town"? Clearly he is the most attractive man ever, especially when armed with a shotgun(see above). Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise because they are wrong. Related question: How wicked awesome is the clam chowder in New England?

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of New England Clam Chowder because it has bacon in it, but Ty and I make a really wicked awesome homemade chowder and serve it in a bread bowl and it is incredible!  Man, I miss winter...

I will admit that the chowder might make a Northeast winter bearable. What is your biggest personality flaw?

I can be a control freak...but hey I just like the way I do things better then the way others do...lol
 

I suppose when you are as wicked awesome as you are, others can't really measure up sometimes. What is the worst job you ever had?

When I was 13 I bussed tables at a local restaurant and never got paid because the owner was a con artist and kept making excuses to the staff about where the pay checks were and one day he just closed the restaurant and disappeared.

Ooooh, he must have been one of those bank robber types. He is probably hanging out at the local Irish flower shop but I wouldn't advise going after him for your money. Who did you idolize while growing up and why?

Haha this is sort of embarrassing, but I idolized Michael Jordan.  I loved basketball and I used to wish that he was my dad.  Don't make fun of me Brandon or I'll kick your butt.

You mean that baseball player I have heard so much about? I can't think of a better role model for a young, white, Irish girl from Boston (Seriously, not even Kevin McHale or Larry Bird??????????). What's the best thing about your husband (and remember that we have a family audience...)?

Well when it comes to my husband my mind is always in the gutter....I like how good he is with a tape deck (he fixed the tape deck in her neighbors car last week)...lol...no but really, I love his intelligence, he challenges me and keeps me on my toes. He's an amazing person and always supports me no matter what. Oh and he has an awesome beard.
 

With a beard that wicked awesome he is definitely a fisherman. Favorite activity you did over Christmas break?

Snowshoeing! I seriously love winter and Love Love LOVE snow!

Well lets check back with our Boston-cam....ugh. Snowshoeing can't possibly be that fun. What is a guilty pleasure you cant live without?

Stupid teenage TV shows!! I love ABCfamily and CWtv...Degrassi TNG is my all time fave tho!
 

So much teenage angst, but I think we all have to thank Degrassi for what they did for us during our more formative years. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see myself working in a small mixed practice with a couple of kids, the same wonderful husband, and just enjoying life because I will have worked so hard to get there : )

Sounds like a wicked awesome happy ending.

Thanks Sharon for contributing this week, and let me remind everybody on island that T-shirts are still for sale for another week and a half. Check the bulletin boards at the back of your classrooms!

Student Spotlight Wednesday: Better Know a Ross Student

This is the first of 2011 and tenth 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: Jess!

Where are you from?
Vandalia, OH.. It's a small suburb of the DYT!

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Also home to the Wright-Patterson AF Base. Everyone should check out their air show at least once in their lifetime, it is the best. 

How did you end up at Ross?
I really liked the accelerated program.. I'm not getting any younger here :P

What do you like most about the veterinary profession?
I love the many job opportunities that will be available when I graduate! So many people are having trouble finding jobs with their degrees.. It gives me peace of mind knowing I will find a job doing what I'm passionate about, and be able to pay my student loans all at the same time  =)

Favorite thing about St. Kitts?
Watching the sun rise every morning while taking out my island pup, Nokie <3 

Least Favorite?
I really miss my pup at home, Emma =( 

Emma would not be happy with you cheating on her. What else do you miss most about home?
Being able to laugh with my family... I really miss being able to relax and enjoy their company

Give me your pick for the Superbowl including final score:
Honestly I don't really care.. but hopefully the score is close b/c it makes it way more exciting!

Sorry, we have a no fence sitting policy here. Let me simplify this for you. Which is a better product: Steel or Cheese?
Cheese, duh! It's a main component of my diet! You can eat it on anything!!

BOOM! Take that Pittsburgh fans! Jess says cheese is superior to your steel. While we are talking about it, what is the best Superbowl snack food?
Food is all I care about on Superbowl sundays!!(shocker) My favorite is taco dip!! mmm mmm! 

What is your biggest personality flaw? Is it not caring about our nations greatest sport?
I get REALLY easily distracted.... [its taking me forever to finish these questions] I know it's annoying to friends and especially my boyfriend when we are out somewhere and I can't help but not pay attention...oops! 

I'm sorry, what were we talking about? I can't remember. Next question. What is the worst job you ever had?
Working for my grandma at her horse farm (although I really miss seeing the horses everyday).. Family drama only escalates when you have to work with each other! 

Plus Grandmas are notorious taskmasters. Especially if they own horse farms. Who did you idolize while growing up and why?
My dad (awww) I've always been a daddy's girl =)  He is the most selfless person I've ever known, he always worked long hours at a crappy job to make sure my brother and I  had everything we needed =)

 Sounds like a better choice than Horse Farm Grandma. What's your idea of a perfect man?
It's pretty simple.. make me laugh, have a positive outlook on life, don't lie, don't talk down to me and don't cheat me =) Other than that I don't mind imperfections b/c I have tons of them! 

That is by far the most rational answer so far, better than Jackie's deaf-mute last week. Favorite activity you did over Christmas break?
Waking up with NO ALARM CLOCK!! Oh and eating tons of amazing food!!

I'm sure that answer will lead nicely into our next question: What is a guilty pleasure you cant live without?
PIZZA! I think I have a problem...basically every meal is somewhat based around or includes pizza in some way =)=)=) ( Last week I ate something pizza related 5 days out of 7.. ha ha)
 
I am not even going to take the bait and post a delicious pizza picture. Lets end it with this, where do you see yourself in 15 years?
I want to have a family by then..be working happily in a small town mixed animal practice, living out west (Montana or Colorado?) on a lot of land where I can have a couple horses, some fainting goats, a few ATVs, and where my pups and kids can run around anywhere they want =) 

Definitely Montana. That picture is exactly why Montana is so cool (featuring the official VIP of Almost Vets). Thanks for letting us get to know you more Jess!


Make sure and check out all the sweet t-shirts that are for sale on island, they are posted on the bulletin board nearest you!

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. 

Be sure to check out the new designs in the Class Store after the interview!

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!