Name: Vanessa-Shane Bernales
Age: 21
Hometown: Coupeville Washington
Relationship Status: Waiting for my prince charming… Meaning I’m single
Graduation Date: 2017
Major: Psychology and trying to Minor in Religious Studies
Q: How Did You choose Your Major?
A: I had an amazing teacher who thought psychology and chemistry in high school. I secretly wanted to be the female version of him. Also I love learning about social sciences, I feel like I learn something about myself every lecture.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: I’m in a Thai food phase.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: That’s a really hard question! The Last Song.
Q: What would you say is your favorite movie?
A: Monsters Inc.
Q: Are you a cat or dog person?
A: I love both but I’m more of a cat person.
Q: What do you love most about WWU?
A: I love the beautiful atmosphere especially during fall and the community that I’ve built for myself.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I read, make crafts like a little old lady and recently I’ve started taking pictures.
Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?
A: I go to the INN University Ministries, I’m part of the Disney Club on campus.
Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
A: Jensen Ackles.
Q: What’s your idea of a perfect date?
A: Something that involves rollercoasters or movies.
Q: How would you describe your ideal romantic partner?
A: Smart, compassionate, funny and humble.
Q: What is your life motto?
A: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?
A: Hopefully I’ll be done with grad school and working as a school counselor or a mental health counselor.
Q: What is something people don’t know about you?
A: I almost died when I was younger because of dengue fever.
Q: What is something still on your Western bucket list?
A: Go on the Outdoor Center’s water rafting trip.
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: This sounds nerdy but… when people talk really loudly in the quite parts of the library.
Q: What is the best job you’ve ever had?
A: Working for Western Washington University Center for Service-Learning. There were so many events that you school is part of.
Q: If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: Greece because I love Greek mythology and history, and it’s really beautiful.
Q: What are three things you couldn’t survive the day without?
A: Coffee, my phone and my Ipad (I use it as an e-reader).
Q: What is your best quality?
A: I’m very sensitive and can empathize with others.
Q: Where is your favorite study spot?
A: The fourth floor of Wilson closest to Old Main.
Q: Who are your favorite musical artists?
A: Ellie Goulding… at least today.
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
A: I would be a shape shifter because I’ve always wanted know what I looked like as a cat…
Q: Word of advice for incoming freshmen?
A: Freshman year is hard it’s the transition period, know that you are not alone! There are so many different outlets to explore (like Disney Club) and resources to use like the student health center (talk to a counselor). Q: What are you excited for in the future?A: Traveling and all the cool new movies coming out!