Five on Friday

Featuring Ali Hoskins, a junior physical education major

1. How did you end up at Olivet?
I heard about Olivet through one of my best friends from high school. I didn't really have any desire to go to Olivet, but then I came for a visit and felt very comfortable and at ease here. I was surprised by the professors and how much they genuinely cared for you. The staff here is not only tremendously talented but also very solid in their walk with Christ. I appreciate their honesty, willingness to be open, professionalism and caring attitudes.

What also attracted me was the community that Olivet has. I did not discover this at other schools and I very much enjoyed it. So I came for one visit, I liked it and it is conveniently located far enough away from my house to be "away" at school but also close enough to venture home to do laundry. ;)

2. What do you plan to do after graduating?
After graduating I plan to attend the French Culinary Institute in New York City to become a pastry chef.

3. That sounds perfect because we hear you're a fabulous baker! What's your favorite thing to bake?
My favorite things to make are chocolate chip cookies because I have made them so often and people seem to enjoy them. However, I LOVE to try everything new. :)

4. How did you become interested in horseback riding?
I became interested in horseback riding when I was very young. I started riding and working in the stable when I was 8 years old and have been active in it ever since. My mom used to own horses when she was younger, and I used to live on a camp in Wisconsin that had horses that were available to ride. I suppose I became interested in them when I used to sit on them when I was little and thought it was a blast.

5. Summer break is less than a month away. What are you looking forward to doing this summer?
I am looking forward to being outside at the barn all day and riding. I work at horse shows during the summers and help children, young adults and adults as well with their horses and I love my job! I am looking forward to being outside, wearing shorts and flip flops and enjoying the sun.