Jessica Foureau
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My name is Jessica Foureau. I was born March 9, 1991 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I am 18 years old and a freshman at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. I am a Biology major and I am striving to graduate Summa Cum Laude in four years. I plan on becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist or a neonatologist. My only problem is that my family is not very wealthy so I do not know how I'm going to pay for college and medical school. Regardless of whether I have the money in my hands or not, I will accomplish my goals! I just hope that I do not have to worry about whether I will have the mone
Extracurricular
- Marching Band
- I have been a clarinet player in the marching band since I was in the 7th grade.
- Jazz Band
- I learned to play the saxophone during my junior year of high school. I'm not sure if I want to continue with the saxophone, but I may.
- Track and Field
- Track and Field
- I was apart of the field section. I was a javelin, discus, and shot-put thrower. But I also participated in the 100 and the 200.
- Cross Country
- I did cross-country for two years. I prefer regular track though because I am better with speed than with distance.
- JROTC
- This is an army program. But it doesn't mean that you have to join the armed forces after high school. It just helps you to learn discipline.
- Concert Band
- I played the clarinet in the concert band also.
- Cheerleading
- Self-explanatory.
- National Honor Society
- This means that I have maintained at least an 85 during my high school career. And I have been active in school and in my community. This includes extra-curricular activities, leadership positions, community activities, work experience, recognition, and a
- 10 Year Clarinet Player
- I have played the clarinet since I was in the 3rd grade. And I plan on continuing for as long as I am able to play.
- Stage Crew
- I was apart of stage crew for the school plays.
- SWAAT (Students Working as a Team)
- SWAAT is a volunteering group that has been going on in my school for about 10 years or so. I joined during my sophomore year in high school so that I could help out my community.
- Magazine at church
- I started a magazine at my church in which anybody would be able to submit some of their poems, writings, and artwork.
- Battalion Commander
- I am the Battalion Commander, which is the leader, of the Hillside High School army JROTC. I am in charge of about 90 or so cadets.
Experience
- Camp Counselor
- Five Towns Summer Day Camp
- 2007 to 2007
- I was a camp counselor of about 40 kids ranging in the age group of 8 to 13.
- Waitress
- Johnny Rockets
- 2008 to 2008
- I became a waitress at a lovely 60s style diner in August of 2008 in order to save up some money for college and to pay for things I needed my senior year.
- Food Server
- Neilson Dining Hall
- 2009 to
- I am working at one of the dining halls at my school in order to be able to save up in case of any emergency.
- Sales Representative
- Student Travel Services
- 2009 to
- I am also working a second job in order to save up money in case of an emergency.
Honors & Awards
Specialties & Skills
Info
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Last Update:
November 2, 2010
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Birthday:
March 9
Background
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Hometown:
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Interests
- Biology
Favorites
- Movies:
At the moment I really don't have a favorite movie. But, I do really like The Color Purple.
- TV Shows:
My favorite TV show is Oprah. She is my role model, aside from my mother. I find it amazing how she grew up poor, but managed to build herself and now she is rich and doing everything in her powers to help out the world.
- Music:
I listen to a variety of music. Music is my life and every time of music has a story to tell. So depending on my mood, I may listening to everything and anything, from classical to punk rock.
- Websites:
I have to say that my favorite website is www.upromise.com . It is a website that helps you earn money for college while basically shopping. And you can send your link to your family members and they can help you raise money for college, also.
- Quotes:
Before I can live with other folks, I
- Books:
My favorite book at the moment is "This Is All" by Aidan Chambers. In the novel, nineteen-year-old Cordelia Kenn records the story of her life in a pillow book, which she will give to her unborn daughter on her sixteenth birthday.
