Question: Where are you from?
Answers: We are from Chesapeake, Virginia. 

Question: What high school did you attend?
Answers: We attended Indian River High School. 

Question: Are you both first-generation students?
Answers: We are twins and are both first-generation students. 

Question: Why did you choose your major and what do you want to do with it?
Answers: We chose Biomedical Science as our majors because we've always been in love with science and medicine. This degree at ODU provided the blend of the two and was a great pathway into our future of medicine. Next, we would like to have a career in diagnostic medicine.

Question: What activities did you do at ODU?
Answers: We briefly participated in Ebony Impact during our freshman year at ODU. 

Question: Why did you choose ODU?
Answers: ODU was closer to home and offered a very diverse and flexible learning environment. 

Question: Why is ODU special?
Answers:  We treasured our college experience because it was a vibrant melting pot of diverse cultures, and fostered an environment that was alive with interactive learning. The blend of lectures and hands-on experiences made it truly special to us.

Question: Which faculty members were impactful on your journey here?
Answers:  The faculty members who were Impactful on our journey here were:

  • Ms. Tanisha Bradley (director of advising, College of Arts & Letters)
  • Dr. Emily Hardy (lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • Dr. Cristina Steel (senior lecturer, Biological Sciences)
  • Professor Kayla Culbertson (lecturer, Biological Sciences)
  • Mr. Reneldo Randall (director of advising, College of Sciences)
  • Virginia Beach Councilmember/Professor Sabrina Wooten (adjunct professor, Business Management)
     

Question: What would you tell someone who is considering coming to ODU?
Answers: ODU offers a vibrant academic community with diverse opportunities for growth and exploration. From top-notch faculty to an array of extracurricular activities, it fosters an environment where students can thrive personally and academically. The supportive network and resources here make it an enriching place to learn and develop lifelong skills.

Question: What are your plans after graduation?
Answers: After graduation, we are taking the same path career-wise. We are applying for Sentara's Echocardiography program in the spring of 2024. 

Question: What are your dream jobs?
Answers: Our dream jobs are to be Physician Assistants.