Jewish Aggie of the WEEK Presents…
What is your name?
Justine Berman
Where are you from?
I am from Dallas, TX, but was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Where did you go to high school?
Yavneh Academy of Dallas
What is your major and why did you decide to pursue such a degree?
I am an Animal Science major with the hopes of becoming an Avian Board Certified Veterinarian one day.
Why did you choose Texas A&M?
I chose Texas A&M because it was the only school with both a strong animal science program and a strong Jewish community.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Harry Potter series, because it is amazing!
What is your favorite food?
Thai Food
What is your favorite Jewish food?
Sweet Noodle Kugel
What is your favorite drink?
Dr. Pepper- I am an addict.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year?
I will be spending thanksgiving with my best friend from high school and her family because they always have the best food!
Favorite Jewish memory? Why?
My favorite Jewish memories are those experienced at Yachad Events and Shabbatons (Yachad is a Jewish organization that brings together individuals with special needs and high school teens) because I have never experienced such light in this world.
Have you ever traveled outside of the United States? If so, where? Which place was your favorite? For what reason?
I have been to Poland and Israel for the March of the Living, South Africa to visit family, and Canada to visit a family and shadow them in their veterinary practice.
Have you ever been to Israel? If so, what was the most moving/amazing/inspirational experience you had?
I went to Israel for the March of the Living and the most inspirational experience I had was going to Masada and tangibly seeing what I had learned about for years.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
South America to see wild parrots.
If you could pick one superpower what would it be? Why?
I would definitely have to pick teleportation because I feel as though I waste so much time driving.
If you had a message for the freshmen what would it be?
Study first, party later! You only have once chance to be the best you can be.
If you could start university again what would you do differently?
I would not do a thing differently, the love shown by my Aggie family made my first semester at Texas A&M the most amazing experience.
What do you love most about being an Aggie (I mean you’re always an Aggie)? WHOOP!
I love how united we are as Aggies and the generosity of the Aggie family.
What is your favorite color (think the whole Crayola color scheme)?
All shades, tints, and tones of purple. I don’t discriminate.
Do you have any older or younger siblings? How old are they?
I have a 16 year old sister named Danielle
Do you have any animals? What is their best trick?
I have a Scarlet Macaw that Gives hi-fives and a dog that waves hello.
What has been your favorite Jewish activity to date this past semester?
“Havdallah Under the Stars” with Chabad because there is nothing better than friends and s’mores.
Do you prefer to read the book or see the movie?
Book, my imagination is way better than what actors can portray.
What is your favorite movie?
Pride and Prejudice.
In your spare time what do you like to do?
What is spare time?
What was your favorite vacation?
Vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC with my family.
If you could have one wish for anything in the world what would it be?
Everyday decisions change this world for the better or worse, and we are the ones behind every move.
What did you love about Jewish life on campus?
How close knit the Jewish students are, we have made our own family.