1. What is your full name? Danielle Donohue
What do you prefer to be called? Depends on who is calling me… Danielle or Dede
Nickname(s)? Dede
2. When were you born? February 11
Where? St. Petersburg, Florida
3. Which member of your family are you most like? My mom
How? Why? Because she raised me well and instilled in me her values and characterisitics
4. Describe yourself in three words? Loving, kind, sensitive
5. Where have you lived? St. Petersburg, Florida. Bayou Vista, Louisiana. Chicago, Illinois
6. What is your favorite:
sport to play/watch? watch: football and baseball Play: bags
television show? Law and Order, In plain sight, Burn Notice
food or type of food? Publix Subs
type of music/artist? All kinds… The last CD I purchased was by The Sounds
movie? The Godfather and the Matrix
book? The Story of Ping
8. What activities are you involved in after school? (job, club, sport, hobby) See below
9. Describe what you like to do in your spare time and on weekends. In Florida… go to the beach, go scuba diving, gardening, entertaining, drink adult beverages. In Chicago… sightseeing, shopping, RPP events, drink adult beverages
10. Do you have an after-school job? YES
NOIf yes, where? Walgreens
11. How many hours do you sleep most nights? 5
12. What do you plan to do after graduation from UIC COP? (Masters, Residencies, etc. Where?) Retail pharmacy. Maybe a residency
13. What do you like best about school? The friendships that I have formed.
14. What do you like least about school? Being away from my family, my home, my pets, my friends, and my community in St. Petersburg.
15. What is your favorite pharmacy class? All the PDAT courses
Why? because they are the most relevant.
16. What is your least favorite pharmacy class? Business/management
Why? because they are so “dry”.
17. How much time do you typically spend studying/doing homework after school? not enough
18. Who has had the most influence on you? My Mom
How? By being supportive, kind, wise, loving, open-minded, and because she always encouraged me in everything I did in life.
19. What has been the most influential/life-changing event in your life thus far? Being accepted into pharmacy school.
20. Describe your talents. What do you do well? I don’t think I have any…
21. If you had a choice, where would you spend your time? Or where would you like to travel? Tell why. I would like to travel to Africa, Australia, Japan, and to the Virgin Islands because I have never been to those places. I would like to travel to Peru and to Germany because they were so beautiful the first time.
22. If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? …
23. What is your greatest fear? Losing those that I love
24. On what are you an expert? What could you do or talk about for hours? I don’t think I am an expert on much of anything, but there are many topics on which I could talk about for hours. Scuba diving and pets are two such topics.
25. Favorite quote and/or words you live by? People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors. Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life.
26. A talk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Ghandi
27. Finally, tell us an interesting thing about you that most people do not know? I believe in astrology.
1. What is your full name? Nicolette Stewart
What do you prefer to be called? Nicolette
2. When were you born? December 25
Where? Rush University Medical center
3. Which member of your family are you most like? None
4. Describe yourself in three words? Sarcastic, humorous, sweet
5. Where have you lived? Maywood all my life
6. What is your favorite:
sport to play/watch? Volleyball, basketball and football sometimes
television show? I watch SOAPS all the time
food or type of food? I like Seafood, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Indian, Jamaican, I just about like most foods
type of music/artist? R&B, Rap/Hip Hop mostly
movie? None
book? No time to read
8. What activities are you involved in after school? (job, club, sport, hobby) I do homework or sleep after school. I am involved in this fraternity and SNPhA
9. Describe what you like to do in your spare time and on weekends. I work at Walgreens, I like shopping, going out with friends, seeing a movie, bowling, not much time left in the day to do what I want; so naps are great!
10. Do you have an after-school job? YES NO
11. How many hours do you sleep most nights? 6
12. What do you plan to do after graduation from UIC COP? (Masters, Residen cies, etc. Where?) Vacation, pass boards, vacation, then find a job in the institutional setting and retail setting
13. What do you like best about school? The time spent laughing with my friends and the whole experience
14. What do you like least about school? The long hours and all the reading
15. What is your favorite pharmacy class? So far 402 is the most interesting
Why? Probably because we are finally integrating drugs into the lectures
16. What is your least favorite pharmacy class? MedChem and PDAT 1
Why? MedChem talks about a lot of unnecessary stuff considering most people are not going to go into industry or research. Those topics should be in an optional course. PDAT has been talking about the kidneys for 7 weeks now, give it a rest!
17. How much time do you typically spend studying/doing homework after school? 4-6
18. If you had a choice, where would you spend your time? Or where would you like to travel? Tell why. I want to travel to several countries in Europe, Dubai, and all the islands in the Caribbean
19. If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? A healthy, wealthy, handsome husband that would love me and take care of me forever
20. What is your greatest fear? Death
21. Favorite quote and/or words you live by? "A struggle is preparation of what is next to come."
22. A talk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Jesus
1. What is your full name? Anna Portokalis What do you prefer to be called? Anna or Anya
Nickname(s)? Anya, Annie (only by my sister in law)
2. When were you born? July 2
Where? Chicago, IL
3. Which member of your family are you most like? My older brother
How? Why? We have the same temperament; we’re both introverts; we like educational programming; we like random, useless knowledge; we’re both in the medical field; and some (very few, though) even say we look alike
4. Describe yourself in three words? Predictable, yet unpredictable
5. Where have you lived? 2 houses, 1 apartment, all in Chicago, IL!
6. What is your favorite:
sport to play/watch? LOVE to watch football (and I’ve played Fantasy Football)
television show? Everybody Loves Raymond, and reality murder mystery type news shoes (like 48 Hour Mystery); I don’t have cable (anti-mainstream!), so I also enjoy Public Television documentaries and Check Please! as well as other educational programming (NOVA or animal coverage)
food or type of food? Depends on my mood or craving. There’s almost nothing I wouldn’t try at least once, though.
type of music/artist? This also depends on my mood. I listen to a wide range, from classical, to industrial, to smooth jazz, and much more.
movie? I like action/adventure type movies. I also like superhero movies (XMen, Hulk, etc.) and Disney and Pixar cartoons; there are two romantic comedies I like (more comedy than romance): My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Princess Bride. Most recently, though, I’m also diggin’ The Blindside
book? My favorite is a good ol’ children’s book by Shel Silverstein called The Giving Tree
7. other? OTHER???
8. What activities are you involved in after school? (job, club, sport, hobby) I come home and cook for myself—and my husband. Then I veg out to music or computer games.
9. Describe what you like to do in your spare time and on weekends. See number 8 above. I also visit my family in the burbs and check email. I work 10 hour shifts almost every Saturday, so that day is shot.
10. Do you have an after-school job? YES NO (only Saturdays)
If yes, where? Walgreens
11. How many hours do you sleep most nights? 5 or 6
12. What do you plan to do after graduation from UIC COP? (Masters, Residencies, etc. Where?) Work retail; I enjoy the setting. Perhaps get involved in pharmacy groups active in overseas missions
13. What do you like best about school? Flexible schedule; some days I only have class for an hour, and if I don’t feel like showing up, I don’t have to!!! (and there are no consequences)
14. What do you like least about school? Stress—pressure to perform with weekly quizzes, exams, papers, presentations. I always feel like I have to be “on” because I’m being evaluated in one way or another. So tired of lack of sleep because I’m studying!
15. What is your favorite pharmacy class? In hindsight, I have a few…but while going through them, during the semester, I hate them all! No joke, I feel too old for this!
Why? See #14 above
16. What is your least favorite pharmacy class? Either Feelings or Management or Drug Cards.
Why? Feelings and Management were downright boring and a drag to sit through. Drug Cards felt like a giant Pharmacy School hazing ritual—tons of busy work, but not sure I really learned anything.
17. How much time do you typically spend studying/doing homework after school? Depends on whether there’s a quiz or something due the next day. If not, zero. If yes, several hours.
18. Who has had the most influence on you? That’s a complex one. At different points in my life, different people have had the “most” influence on me. Depending on what age you’re asking about, my answers will vary…
How? Too much detail to go into…
19. What has been the most influential/life-changing event in your life thus far? Watching my parents age and go through various illnesses and health crises over the years.
20. Describe your talents. What do you do well? Complain. But, I also do love to cook and bake (and then EAT!). I’m also great at being a positive role model for my nieces and nephews. I am VERY involved in their lives.
21. If you had a choice, where would you spend your time? Or where would you like to travel? Tell why. I do love to travel. I am a fan of cruises! I would like to see various parts of the world. I would love to visit Iceland, Australia/New Zealand, Madagascar, and a rainforest (Brazil and/or Costa Rica). I’m a HUGE nature and animal lover. I enjoy seeing the untouched earth. (And I want to see the white nights of Iceland during the summer).
22. If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? That people everywhere, especially closest to me, would know the truth…
23. What is your greatest fear? Losing a loved one
24. On what are you an expert? What could you do or talk about for hours? Finding other people’s mistakes—whether in logic, reasoning, grammar, punctuation, etc. But I’m very humble if I correct them!
25. Favorite quote and/or words you live by? Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.
26. A talk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? The relatives/ancestors I never met (mom’s mom and dad, dad’s dad, etc.)
27. Finally, tell us an interesting thing about you that most people do not know? My maiden name is Miszczanczuk
1. What is your full name? Olufunmibi Taiwo
What do you prefer to be called? Funmi
Nickname(s)? Pinto
2. When were you born? November 13
Where? Nigeria
3. Which member of your family are you most like? My brother
How? Why? We are both in the medical field; He’s a doctor, and I’m a pharmacy student. We are both extremely driven
5. Where have you lived? Ibadan, North Carolina
6. What is your favorite:
television show? Grey’s Anatomy, Real housewives
book? The Summon by John Grisham
8. What activities are you involved in after school? (job, club, sport, hobby) I work at UIC hospital pharmacy 5 weekend days in a month. I also coordinate and teach ESL class Tuesday and Thursday evening. I am very active in church.
9. Describe what you like to do in your spare time and on weekends. Enjoy spending my spare time with loved ones eating out, going to shows and travelling.
10. Do you have an after-school job? YES (see question 8)
12. What do you plan to do after graduation from UIC COP? (Masters, Residencies, etc. Where?) Work and get my Masters in Public Health.
18. Who has had the most influence on you? God
22. If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? To not work
23. What is your greatest fear? That I’ll graduate, begin working and not enjoy
24. On what are you an expert? What could you do or talk about for hours? Ways to help the needy
25. Favorite quote and/or words you live by? Bible verse “Habakkuk 2 : 4
26. A talk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Bill Clinton