A: I love playing volleyball. For many years I have been a part of our national team and as such I have represented Curaçao in various international competitions. I was selected as the Best Libero in Jamaica in 2005. I also love sharing my knowledge - either teaching kids to play volleyball or helping fellow students with subjects I understand better.
What is your career ambition?
A: Since September of 2005, I have been a student of the Bachelor Degree level at the University of the Netherlands Antilles. I hope to obtain my degree in International Business in June 2008. After that I would like to enroll in an American University to pursue my Master's Degree in Economics. My final goal will be to become a Professional Businesswoman.
Q: Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
A: I was born in Curaçao in 1986 into a family of my mother, father and older brother. I went to kindergarten and then to elementary school and after that to high school. I had a great and blessed childhood, doing all the normal, healthy and everyday activities according to the stage of development that I was going through. Two of my friends who I made in my childhood are currently still my best friends. I love my family life, I feel very secure. Most of all, I have enjoyed the many countries I have visited during vacations with my parents and brother.
Q: What do you want the judges to know about you?
A: I am very open to everyone and am very friendly; I like my friendships. I like to give people a hand who are in need. I am very goal-oriented. I am independent; sometimes I like to go my own way. I have a great character; I am not a difficult person. I am also very honest/straightforward.
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