Teryl Walthaw-University of Florida

Up today is our other gator:

Teryl Walthaw

University of Florida

Name: Teryl Walthaw

School: University of Florida

Hometown: Tampa, FL

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Why did you apply to JanSport? I applied to JanSport because it seemed like an awesome opportunity for my college career. I am enthused about creating my own marketing strategy with my team and having the creative freedom in this project.

Best interview question you were asked? “What three people, dead or alive, would you have dinner with? And why?

What did you do when you got the job? I screamed at the top of my lungs, “YES!!” and jumped with joy!!

Favorite 90’s TV show? Full House, Family Matters, Moesha, Step by Step, Sister Sister, Blossom, Boy Meets World, and finally Saved by the Bell.

Favorite food? Salmon & Lasagna, but not together of course.

Something funny about you: I have a really big laugh and my laugh comes with a detailed story. Also, my sense of humor makes me funny!

Favorite movie: Pride & Prejudice

Is Skip your homeboy? Sure. Who’s Skip?

Favorite quote: “Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.” - Tennessee Williams

What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up, I would like to take over Fern Malice’s position. She is the Vice President of IMG Fashion, the company that produces and runs NY York Fashion Week.

What are you most excited about for this position? I am really excited to see the JanSport Headquarters in San Francisco. I have never been to the west coast and I have dreamed of visiting. I am also excited about meeting some influential and inspiring people at JanSport that can help cultivate where I will go in life.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nrtDXqs1LP0
This is a scene from the playwright Fat Pig that my partner Lucia Tolosa and I were practicing for our Acting for Non-majors class. It is really funny, you’ll enjoy it!
www.myspace.com/terylwalthaw

Any shout-outs: Thanks Jason & Laurie!!! Special thanks to my awesome brainstorm groups: Lance Croft, Mrs. Croft, Erin Rice, Emille Rice, Jessica Wodzinski, Mom & Dad, Jessica (President of PRSSA), Kelly McCamley, Stewart Atkinson, and anybody else that gave me helpful advice in my decision-making. Thanks!!!
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Up on Tuesday: Tyler Davis-Missouri

Logan Bateman-Virginia Tech

Up today is our other Hokie:

Logan Bateman
Virginia Tech University

Name: Logan Bateman

School: Virginia Tech

Hometown: Gate City, VA

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Why did you apply to JanSport? It sounded like a fun, challenging, and awesome opportunity!

Best interview question you were asked? Definitely the one about the 3 people I would like to eat with.

What did you do when you got the job? Called my parents and then all my brothers and sisters (so it took quite a while!)

Favorite 90’s TV show? Walker Texas Ranger

Favorite food? ICE CREAM!!!

Something funny about you: I like to shop

Favorite movie: “The Last of The Mohicans” or “Braveheart”

Is Skip your homeboy? I hope so!!!

Favorite quote: “Everyone sees what you appear to be, but few experience what you really are.” -Machiavelli

What do you want to be when you grow up? I don’t want to grow up =P

What are you most excited about for this position? Duh, I’m working for JanSport!!! What can be more exciting?

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:
http://www.myspace.com/55788440, facebook me!!!

Any shout-outs: I love and miss you mom!!! VJW 1.10.61-11.7.03 “I can only imagine…..”
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Up tomorrow: Teryl Walthaw-University of Florida

Amy Albrecht-University of Florida

Up today is our first gator:

Amy Albrecht
University of Florida

Name: Amy Albrecht

School: University of Florida, Go Gators!

Hometown: Tampa, Fl

Zodiac sign: Libra

Why did you apply to JanSport? From the previous JanSport Student Ambassadors, I heard how great the experience was for them both, and I was inspired to play a part in such an exciting and popular company.

Best interview question you were asked? “If you could have lunch with any three people—alive or deceased-- who would they be and why?”—An insightful question asked by the big man, Jason Lucash

What did you do when you got the job? Hugged and held my JanSport backpack, while I performed a self choreographed dance to the chorus of “Flashdance…What A Feeling.”

Favorite 90’s TV show? Three-way tie between Seinfeld, Friends, and Boy Meets World

Favorite food? Sushi, by far!

Something funny about you: For my mom’s birthday one year, I decided to bake her favorite cake. While mixing the batter, I started craving cake mix and decided to lick the batter off the bowl. Having long hair and no supervision, well let’s just say it was bad decision on my part. End result: I was left with a quarter-sized bald spot on the crown of my head, plus an unfinished cake…I guess you can say cooking isn’t exactly my forte.

Favorite movie: An Affair to Remember

Is Skip your homeboy? Obviously

Favorite quote: “Only listen to two people in life: God and Madonna.”—A very wise Hawaiian native, who I had the pleasure dancing with at a luau.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A movie star—like Audrey Hepburn or Susan Hayward

What are you most excited about for this position? To be able to work with such a wonderfully well-known company, and to gain learning experience that will help me develop my career potential further.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:
It’s not personal, but this video is precious and I wanted to share. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

Any shout-outs:
Lots of love to my family, my beautiful sorority sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha, my two crazy Dalmatian puppies, the Gators, and all those who represent the Sunshine State.
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Up tomorrow: Logan Bateman-Virginia Tech

Also an update from the post-trip situation:

Laurie and Jason are doing well not eating out everynight and sleeping in non-hotel beds. Last night we went to an A's game with Peter from Facebook, to see the A's take on the Devil Rays.

Jason is doing some personal travel to Mexico on Friday and Laurie is apartment hunting and still covering her face in pictures.

We have a trip to Bonnaroo in Tennessee coming up June 9th so stay tuned for more crazy travel stories and interesting meals.

Nicole Phillips-Arizona State University

Up today is our other sun devil:

Nicole Phillips

Arizona State University

Name: Nicole Phillips

School: Arizona State University

Hometown: Fountain Hills, AZ

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Why did you apply to JanSport? An opportunity like this doesn’t come everyday.

Best interview question you were asked?
What is your karaoke song?
-Journey, “Don’t Stop Believin’”

What did you do when you got the job? Gave a fist pump. Then called my mom.

Favorite 90’s TV show? Seinfeld

Favorite food? Sushi

Something funny about you: am the only person that thinks my jokes are funny. I do back flips at random times……really random times.

Favorite movie: Fight club

Is Skip your homeboy? If I had any idea who Skip was, I am sure he would be my homeboy

Favorite quote: “Happiness is a journey, not a destination”

What do you want to be when you grow up? Grow up? Never!

What are you most excited about for this position? At the moment, SAN FRANCISCO!

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHLywCfnHI

Any shout-outs: To Jason and Laurie for holding the weirdest/funniest interview ever.

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Up tomorrow: Amy Albrecht-University of Florida

Aileen Farrell-Penn State University

Up today is our other Nittany Lion:

Aileen Farrell

Penn State University

Name: Aileen Farrell

School: Penn State

Hometown: Coatesville, PA (Philly Suburb)

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Why did you apply to JanSport? It seemed like such a perfect way to gain experience with a great company.

Best interview question you were asked? When Laurie asked if Jason had filled me in on the history of JanSport. I had to reveal that I am a borderline stalker and knew every single thing possible about JanSport (and Jason and Laurie thanks to this blog).

What did you do when you got the job? I actually danced around my room, called my parents, danced some more, called my boyfriend, danced a little more, and then called my sister. But that’s kind of embarrassing, so maybe forget that?

Favorite 90’s TV show? Saved by the Bell

Favorite food? Tie between Morning Star Chik’n Nuggets and ice cream.

Something funny about you: I have a fear of losing my eyeball and looking like a pirate. And I never ever wear sweatpants out in public.

Favorite movie: SuperBad

Is Skip your homeboy? Obvi!

Favorite quote: "Be true to your work, your word, and your friend." -Thoreau

What do you want to be when you grow up? Fabulous. And employed.

What are you most excited about for this position? I am really excited to see everything that Jason and I plan come together. There is nothing better than seeing the results of all your hard work.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

Jason and I have started our own blog!! We only thought it would be fitting to make our first post in tribute to Jason and Laurie’s trip:
http://psujansport.blogspot.com/

Some things that always make me laugh:
Tyra Banks’ love for Vaseline:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPloclVWWus
Creepy, fat old man singing inappropriate songs about sororities in front of a fake library:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10q5Y5XuI84&feature=related

Any shout-outs: I want to say hey and send love to my: Mom, Dad, boyfriend Chris, cat Tootsie, brothers and sisters, and the lovely ladies of Delta Gamma!

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Another week down, up on Monday: Nicole Phillips-Arizona State

Avi Couillard-Wisconsin

Up today is our other ambassador from Wisconsin:

Avi Couillard
University of Wisconsin

Name: Aviar Schmitz Couillard
a.k.a. Avi
a.k.a. Reno of the Midwest (thanks to Jason and Laurie)

School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown: Grew up in Baraboo, WI. Now my family lives in Wisconsin Dells, which I personally think is the worst vacation spot in the United States and what I refer to as the “Reno of the Midwest” (except with waterparks instead of casinos)

Zodiac sign: The Fish Thing

Why did you apply to JanSport?: Every other position I looked at wanted me to either cold-call people or crunch numbers. JanSport wanted me to be creative and outgoing. Who doesn’t want to get paid to meet people and host events?

Best interview question you were asked? After I picked Bob Marley, Zidane, and Don Cheadle as the three people I’d like to have dinner with, I was asked “Who would pay?” .......... Sorry Don

What did you do when you got the job? Did a little dance, in an awkward way only a Wisconsin boy can.

Favorite 90’s TV show? Salute Your Shorts…..I still hold Camp Anawanna in my heart.

Favorite food? Indian Food

Something funny about you: I drove Ducks for 4 summers. Contrary to popular belief, Duck driving isn’t like cattle driving. If you don’t know what a Duck is, check out the link at the bottom of the page. Basically, I drove around in short shorts and told bad jokes.

Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting/Annie Hall/The Graduate/Garden State

Is Skip your homeboy? For sure, not only because he started JanSport but because he wrote “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Latter and other Mountains” which I haven’t read yet but plan on getting to at some point. I think I’m kind of a hippie.

Favorite quote: I saw a guy at a party wearing a leather jacket and I thought, "That is cool." But then I saw another guy wearing a leather vest and I thought, "That is not cool." Then I figured it out: "Cool" is all about leather sleeves.
-Demetri Martin

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d really like to work in advertising or PR especially in the entertainment industry. Actually, if everything worked out I’d want to be a puppeteer on Sesame Street…I’m kind of a nerd.

What are you most excited about for this position? Tailgate party, making a fool out of Maggie and myself, California, and giving out free stuff!!

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

http://www.wisconsinducktours.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/default.stm
http://www.holylemon.com/Cheeky-Penguin--v6.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVCvthr95io

Any shout-outs: Shout-out to my dad’s roommate for mailing him a stuffed badger for his birthday present, and when I say stuffed I mean once alive and now stuffed. We now have someone to guard the apartment. Maggie is ferocious.
(p.s. the name of the badger has nothing to do with my partner in crime at UW, we named Maggie before I got the job)

Shout out to Laurie, Jason, and JanSport, this is gonna be sweet.

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Another quality profile.

Up tomorrow: Aileen Farrell-Penn State University

Maggie Mielcarek-Wisconsin

After a 2 day hiatus, we're back with our first Badger:

Maggie Mielcarek

University of Wisconsin

Name: Maggie Mielcarek

School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown: Green Bay, WI

Zodiac sign: Aries

Why did you apply to JanSport? The job sounded like fun, required creativity, and JanSport offers quality products. Why wouldn’t I apply?!

Best interview question you were asked? “What movie best portrays your life?” -Almost Famous

What did you do when you got the job? After some jumping and screaming, my roommates and I went out for a celebration dinner. After McDonald’s, we then popped open a bottle of the finest sparkling wine Madison had to offer.

Favorite 90’s TV show? Saved By The Bell! Mainly because Jessie got hooked on caffeine pills, and she then proceeded to scream in anguish, “I’m so excited! I’m so excited! I’m so scared!”
*Please see this link to experience quality television at its finest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljtuGoIIKGs

Favorite food? Chocolate ice cream with marshmallow swirl (Yum!)

Something funny about you: Upon shaking the hand of the one and only Adam Sandler, I decided to forego the usual, “It’s nice to meet you” or “I’m sorry, I just wanted to shake your hand.” Instead, I greeted him with, “I’m sorry, I just wanted to touch you.” Needless to say, it was not what I had wanted to verbalize.

Favorite movie: Almost Famous

Is Skip your homeboy? Skip’s my hero!

What do you want to be when you grow up? Some type of brand manager.

What are you most excited about for this position? Tailgating! I can cook one mean brat.

Favorite quote: “I shall never grow up; make believe is much too fun.” -Eisley

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here: Just my Stalkerbook page. Wait, I mean Facebook. Search for me!

Any shout-outs: I’d like to give a shout out to my roommate. Yes, you boil the water and THEN put the noodles in.

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Up tomorrow: Avi Couillard-Wisconsin

Kelly Marron-Virginia Tech

To cap off this week we have our first Hokie:

Kelly Marron

Virginia Tech University

Name: Kelly Elizabeth Marron

School: Virginia Tech

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Why did you apply to JanSport?: I love getting involved in a myriad of new things and learning through hands-on experiences, and the student ambassador program seemed like a great opportunity to both learn and have fun.

Best interview question you were asked?: You just want me to tell you my favorite was YOUR favorite question of the interview, Jason… Though I do believe that Johnny Cash, Johnny Depp, and the Queen of England would make for an interesting lunch.

What did you do when you got the job?: I was in Kroger when I got the call, so I called my friend Jamie Johnson to tell her I got the job while I shopped for Special K cereal and toilet paper (because my apartment needed it!)

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Boy Meets World

Favorite food?: Sushi

Something funny about you: I’m afraid of feet… like, no joke. I hate them.

Favorite movie: Mary Martin’s Peter Pan

Is Skip your homeboy?: Absolutely! He seems like a really cool guy, so I hope he is ok with being my homeboy and will teach me a few things.

Favorite quote: “When arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn’t doing the same.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?: a mom

What are you most excited about for this position?: Quite the people person, I am most excited to not only organize fun events to promote JanSport but also to talk to and meet new people.

Any links with which you'd like to provide us can go here:

www.vtsoulstice.com

Any shout-outs: My dog Babe! She is beautiful and the most amazing creature. No one can be with her and not smile. She is just that incredible. I wish more people were like her.

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Coming up on Monday: Maggie Miecarek-Wisconsin

Alicia Wilson-Washington State University

Up today is our other ambassador from Wazzou:

Alicia Wilson

Washington State University

Name: Alicia Wilson

School: Washington State University

Hometown: Redmond, Washington

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Why did you apply to JanSport?" The internship sounded like a great and fun opportunity to gain some hands-on experience in the public relations/marketing field, and plus it paralleled with my future career goals.

Best interview question you were asked?: What superpower I would choose to have if I had the choice, only because after stating I would choose to be invisible simply for the purpose of spying on people, I was given a look that I must be the biggest creep.

What did you do when you got the job?: After doing my little victory dance, I called everybody. If you know me, I’m sure we talked.

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Seinfeld

Favorite food?: Subway

Something funny about you: I’ve been the same height since I entered the 7th grade. That’s not even funny, that’s just sad.

Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life and This is Spinal Tap

Is Skip your homeboy?: Of course Skip’s my homeboy!

Favorite quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” ~ Gandhi

What do you want to be when you grow up?: A communication facilitator for a major corporation.

What are you most excited about for this position?: Basically everything. It will be great to be able to exercise my creative side when it comes to planning and arranging events, and finding ways to get students on campus involved will be a blast. I love to interact with strangers, so I think this will be a great experience.

Any shout-outs: To Jason and Laurie: the food in San Francisco better be as good as you say it is! Thanks again.

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Up tomorrow: Kelly Marron-Virginia Tech

Jessi Stafford-University of Missouri

Today we want to start of by giving a shout out to Tony Lee in Korea, one of our loyal international fans.

We are introducing one of our Missouri ambassadors today:

Jessi Stafford
University of Missouri


Name: Jessi Stafford

School: Mizzou!

Hometown: Poplar Bluff, MO

Zodiac sign: Leo

Why did you apply to JanSport?: I felt like the company seemed to have a fun atmosphere and it can really relate to the college demographic.

Best interview question you were asked?: “Which Jelly Bean flavor would you be?” (I chose Cinnamon)

What did you do when you got the job?: I screamed louder than was probably necessary and ran to tell my roommate.

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Definitely Saved by the Bell

Favorite food?: Chinese

Something funny about you: I like awkward situations.

Favorite movie: The Lookout is my favorite recent movie; of all time though it would be Pretty in Pink

Is Skip your homeboy?: Yes, I met him when he came to Mizzou…I don’t know if I’m his homegirl though.

Favorite quote: “I’m not seeing it here Lloyd” in reference to Dumb and Dumber.

What do you want to be when you grow up?: A superstar events planner for a retail company.

What are you most excited about for this position?: Seeing our sweet ideas put into action.

Any shout-outs: My mom--- she’s going to want me to ask if you have any job openings for parents. Tell her no.
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Up tomorrow: Alicia Wilson-Washington State University

Brittany Warren-Arizona State University

Introducing our first ambassador from ASU:

Brittany Warren

Arizona State University

Name: Brittany Warren

School: Arizona State University

Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Why did you apply to JanSport?: To rep a very reputable company, meet new people, rock JanSport wear, and learn from people who know there stuff!

Best interview question you were asked?: What superpower would I have…A cape to I could fly around, duh!

What did you do when you got the job?: I was babysitting so I had to remain composed but inside I was so excited! I am pretty sure I let out a little squeal.

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Saved by the Bell…Kelly was my home girl.

Favorite food?: Sushi, hands down!

Something funny about you: I’m from North Dakota. I am told that’s pretty funny…that’s all I got.

Favorite movie: The Notebook, Juno…it’s a toss-up

Is Skip your homeboy?: Not sure yet

Favorite quote: Lately it’s been, “Whoa, dream big!” from Juno

What do you want to be when you grow up?: A soccer mom…or an astronaut.

What are you most excited about for this position?: To get involved more at ASU, learn a lot, and meet new people.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7mAI7lsEfug My ultimate fantasy wedding dance!

Any shout-outs: I love you mom, daddy, Jake, and John!!

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Up tomorrow: Jessi Stafford-Missouri

Audra Smith-Texas A&M

Today we're introducing our other ambassador at Texas A&M:

Audra Smith
Texas A&M University

Name: Audra Smith

School: Texas A&M University

Hometown: Bryan, TX

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Why did you apply to JanSport?: Doing promotion type work allows me to be creative, which I love, and I have some previous promotion/marketing experience with one of Muhammad Ali’s companies. I really enjoy meeting new people and interacting with them because I feel like I always learn something new about life and people and that’s what I’m all about! Not to mention JanSport has some amazing gear that’s lasted me from Jr. High to College!

Best interview question you were asked?:I really liked the question about your most memorable gift, very original I’ve never been asked that question in an interview.

What did you do when you got the job?: I hung up the phone and began to do that girly squeal (I’m sure you know what I mean haha) and then I called my parents and sister and told them the great news!

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Full House

Favorite food?: Mexican yuummm!

Something funny about you: I hiccup randomly, but just once. Most people I know find that funny.

Favorite movie: I’m a nerd at heart so I’ll have to admit the Harry Potter series.

Is Skip your homeboy?: Who the heck is Skip??

Favorite quote: “Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.”


What do you want to be when you grow up?: A ‘Creative’ in and Advertising firm, maybe even CEO of an advertising company one day!

What are you most excited about for this position?: Getting to promote an amazing company by doing something that I love, being creative, and meeting tons of new people!

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

Some funny Youtube videos I thought I’d share:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=W45DRy7M1no
http://youtube.com/watch?v=m75g_A731q0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ejc0pkZ9bHM&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM&feature=related

Any shout-outs: Hey to Jason and Laurie, thanks for this incredible opportunity can’t wait to get started!!
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Another solid set of responses to start off the week. Audra, you will soon find out who Skip is, and I guarantee you'll like him enough to make him your homeboy.

Up tomorrow: Brittany Warren-Arizona State

Colin McElroy-Washington State University

Our next ambassador is:

Colin McElroy

Washington State University

Name: Colin McElroy

School: Washington State University

Hometown: Kirkland, Washington

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Why did you apply to JanSport?: I love working in promotions and marketing and this seemed like an amazing opportunity to not only gain great experience but to also work with an awesome brand.

Best interview question you were asked?: Do you have any questions for me?

What did you do when you got the job?: I totally called Bruce. Totally.

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Home Improvement

Favorite food?: Thai, anything Thai.

Something funny about you: I watch an unhealthy amount of cartoon network.

Favorite movie: Donnie Darko

Is Skip your homeboy?: Oh fo sho.

Favorite quote: “Would I rather be feared or loved? Um... Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael Scott

What do you want to be when you grow up?: Radio DJ/Working in promotions

What are you most excited about for this position?: Everyone I’ve talked to appears to really enjoy working for JanSport and the atmosphere surrounding the company seems really exciting. Plus I love working in field promotions and marketing.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:
http://www.pitchfork.com/
http://www.manikskateboards.com/
http://www.woot.com/
http://www.thestranger.com/
www.wsu.edu/~kzuu/

Any shout-outs: Nope.
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Next up on Monday: Audra Smith-Texas A&M University

Claira Kelly-Texas A&M University

Our next student ambassador is:

Claira Kelly

Texas A&M University

Name: Claira Kelly

School: Texas A&M University

Hometown: Houston

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Why did you apply to JanSport?: I think it is an awesome company and a great crew who would be wonderful to work with. I see lots of potential to learn about marketing in this company, and I love new experiences.

Best interview question you were asked?: If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be? This can tell a lot about a person.

What did you do when you got the job? :Squealed a little, did a little jig, called my parents, and went out for ice cream.

Favorite 90’s TV show?: Friends

Favorite food?: Indian curry

Something funny about you: My arms are very flexible; I have a weird arm trick.

Favorite movie: Serendipity

Is Skip your homeboy?: With a name like Skip, of course he is my homeslice.

Favorite quote: “The heart has its reasons, which reason knows not of.” Pascal

What do you want to be when you grow up?: Music producer

What are you most excited about for this position?: Meeting random people and marketing a brand that I believe in. The trip to California is just extra brownie points.

Any links you'd like to provide us with can go here:

http://tma.tamu.edu/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

Any shout-outs: To my family and friends!

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Up tomorrow: Colin McElroy-Washington State University

Also check out: http://psujansport.blogspot.com/ It's the second best blog ever!