Week 1: Introduction - About Me

Hey guys! My name is Alyssa Rucci, and I am a junior here at the University of Oklahoma. Originally, I came to OU for the meteorology program, but I soon figured out that it was not the major for me. Now, I am a Pre-Occupational Therapy major, and I absolutely LOVE it! I really wanted a career where I would be helping and working hands on with people, so I think this is a great path for me!

A fun fact about me is that I am absolutely obsessed with dogs! I have two of my own, a golden retriever (named Sugar) and a black lab/collie mix (named Taylor) and I just adore them! I love how each dog has it's own personality... sugar is super clumsy and goofy, while Taylor is really smart and protective!

(Image Information: personal photo with Sugar and Taylor; photo from February 2014.)

I was raised in Southlake, Texas and my family still lives there today. I love everything about Texas, but I know once I graduate I hope to be able to go somewhere new and different. I have a love and passion for traveling and experiencing new cultures. I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in China this summer, where we traveled all over and experienced so many different lifestyles and cultures. It was the best experience of my life, and I hope to be able to study abroad again before graduating!

(Image Information: personal photo on The Great Wall of China; photo from May 2014.)

(Image Information: personal photo in the Lijiang Mountains; photo from June 2014.)

(Image Information: personal photo at the Aberdeen Fishing Village in Hong Kong; photo from June 2014.)

I think it would be an understatement to say that this was the best summer of my life! I also got the chance to spend a week in Cape Cod this summer, which was so cool because it was such a different setting from where we normally vacation in the summer. I had never really been in the Northeast before, so it was awesome to get to see the city of Boston and the spend a week on the beautiful beaches along the cape. I also got to go surfing for the first time! It took me quite a few tries to get up on the board, but once I got it, it was a piece of cake and so much fun! This was definitely a summer of new experiences and trying new things for me, and I am so thankful for all of the opportunities I have been able to have. 

(Image Information: personal photo surfing in Cape Cod; photo from June 2014.)

Well that was a little bit about myself, my summer experiences, and my interests! I'm very excited for this class and I am looking forward to trying something new by creating this blog!