Hi! My name is Jen, and I’m enrolled as a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, currently concentrating in Medicine. Go Illini! I plan to attend medical school following graduation and become an obstetrician, mainly to implement my love and passion for children. Comprised of six different nationalities, I have an extremely diverse ethnic heritage- Italian, Spanish, German, Irish, Norwegian, and Swedish. Any thoughts about the speculation of where my love for travel stems? Visiting Europe is on the top of my to-do list, and I cannot go anywhere without my eyelash curler. Although, I’m from the big, windy city of Chicago, I am a wholesome country girl at heart. Premium leather cowboy boots accessorize each outfit I own; and a full slab of BBQ baby back ribs is my favorite dish. Dare to challenge me? My family is the main priority of my life, and my girlfriends are my true soul mates. I have a white Samoyan dog named Colby that understands Italian commands, an overprotective older brother, and a Chicago police officer that wins an award for the best daddy in the universe. Laughing is secretly the best calorie burner- in fact, my laughter is the most obnoxious uproar of noise ever known to the human race; it slightly resembles a dying coyote, but imperfection is beauty! I own more shoes than ten women combined could possibly possess in a lifetime, which I must revamp each season. Fortune cookies offer the best advice, yet second to my mother. Baseball games at Wrigley Field and ball park hot dogs consume my summers. I will steer clear of the Cubs vs. White Sox debate (we are all aware of which team should have won the World Series in 2005, Go Cubs!) I am a fantastic lover and a firm believer in love at first sight and romance. However, my ideal partner must have a sense of humor and a five o’clock shadow to maintain my attraction; or at least provide me with an unlimited supply of chocolate- it is my weakness! Horseback riding alongside the beach, scuba diving, and jet skiing are just a few of my hobbies. I was a cheerleader for nine years and playing the piano is my hidden talent. I have been mistaken for Eva Mendes’ younger sister; so keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming role in the sequel to Hitch. My advice to any individual is to live life to its absolute fullest, tackling each day at a time with an easy going and carefree attitude; allowing room for the unknown just yields much more possibility in life. CIAO!
Lacking a professional modeling background, I’m extremely nervous to pose for the 2008-2009 Tempe12 swimsuit calendar, yet thrilled to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity. I have no clue as to what I should expect during the shoot, but I know that I am in great hands considering the fabulous production staff of Tempe12 and David Rams, a world class photographer. I definitely know that I have tough competition since he works behind the scenes with Hef’s gorgeous Playboy models! However, I believe it is imperative to be able to communicate with the photographer and create a bond. After all, David is accountable for capturing our best shots! Realizing that my photograph will be spread across the wall of 500,000 college boys next fall, I’m incredibly apprehensive about my overall image. Several of these guys will remember me from Karaoke Night at C.O. Daniels, sprinting to class three minutes prior to the bell in pajamas and a side ponytail, or even collecting donations on the Quad for my sorority’s fundraising project. At the end of the photo shoot, I will transform from an average student at U of I to an object of fantasy. A confident appearance is a must in the photo because even my grandfather is waiting for his signed copy! Meeting all of the girls from around the country that will be shooting with me in Las Vegas is provoking much excitement, as well. We will all be able to learn new, unique characteristics about one another and discover that we may share many of the same interests. Having fun with the other girls on the shoot will just lift more anxiety off of my shoulders and help me to relax during these five days. Lastly, how many pairs of shoes should I bring on the trip?? | 
