Jewish Aggie of the Week Presents
What is your name?
Franceska Flax
What was your major and why did you decide to pursue such a degree? Animal Science. I did it because I love my horse and decided to pursue something that would be beneficial for him in the future and cause I'm passionate about animals.
Why did you choose Texas A&M?
Offers the best program for Animal Science and has great tuition rates and living in Texas is cheap.
What is your favorite book? Why?
I do not have a single favorite book. I read too much to choose one story or novella. I have my favorite authors though a few of which include: Jane Austen, J.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin.
Where are you from?
London, UK
Where did you go to high school?
Palm Desert High School, CA
What did you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love being able to be Jewish. It is something that most take for granted.
Do you plan on going to graduate school at A&M?
Nope.
Do you have any siblings?
Nope.
What is your favorite Jewish food?
Chulent and kishka!!
What is your favorite food?
Pasta
What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
My first Simchas Torah after I was bat mitzvad... I don't remember it.
What is your favorite Chabad experience until now?
I have too many.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Grandmas flat in Marbella, Spain
How do you enjoy spending your free time?
With Maisy, alone, watching Netflix or reading.
What do you look forward to when coming to Chabad?
The conversations and food.
What is at the top of your bucket list?
Competing at the FEI World Cup in Las Vegas
What has been your most thrilling experience in your life?
Competing in the jumpers at 5'3" when I was told it was only 4'3"
Do you have a message for future A&M students?
If you expect life to be exactly as you imagined/planned you will be sorely disappointed. It's better to live life going with the flow man.
What do you love most about being an Aggie (whoop!)?
Being apart of something that is so much more than alumni. Aggies are family.
What has been your most enjoyable class?
ANSC 420 Equine reproduction/management.
What has been your best job on campus?
LAYNES
If you were able to have one superpower what would it be?
Being a wizard. I would just like to attend Hogwarts that is all.
What do you love most about Jewish life on campus?
Chabad
What would enhance Jewish life on campus?
Better question is, how can one engage today's young adults to look past their societal upbringing and strive for things that matter like Jewish life on campus.
How did you get involved with Chabad?
My Rebbitzen from home made sure I met Manya as soon as I arrived to Texas.
Do you have plans for after graduation?
Marketing and sales of high performance sport horses in the U.S. Located in Saratoga, Fl during the fall/winter then in Indiana/Chicago for the summer months.