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 Hello, I am Ben Shepard. I am a 20-year-old BioSciences major. I was born in Leominster, Massachusetts but grew up here in Gwinnett County. Some things about me, I was in Boy scouts for 12 years and earned my eagle award in the spring of 2017, I graduated from Peachtree Ridge class of 2018, I lived in Louisville, Kentucky for about a year and a half and worked on a culinary degree while there, and just before moving home during the Covid-19 crisis I was living in the Florida Keys and working at a restaurant in the Ocean Reef Club Resort. I am bad at writing about myself so I will structure this as a question and answer where I try to guess what questions you all would have about me and do my best to answer them. 

How long have I lived in Gwinnett? 

I have lived in Lawrenceville for about 18 years, my parents moved back to Georgia shortly before my first birthday. Eventually, I do want to move back to Massachusetts to be closer to my sister who moved to the Boston area about two years ago. 

What is my favorite food to make? 

I love making Italian food, last winter I was employed at a country club in Florida called the Ocean Reef Club where I worked in the kitchen of their Italian restaurant Gianni’s Ristorante. While there I learned how to make fresh pasta and many of the sauces from scratch, as well as how to make fresh mozzarella. Though my favorite food to eat is Middle Eastern, I love the different spices and the emphasis on healthy oils. 


What are my goals in life? 

I plan to get my bachelor's in biology, and I want to study epidemiology. After finishing my bachelor's, I want to get my master's in public health administration and policy. I eventually want to find employment in the public sector at an organization such as the CDC or WHO where I can use my knowledge to help people. Eventually, I do want to get a Doctorate in public health. 

That’s all I can think of right now but if you have any questions feel free to ask me. 

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  1. Alexis ScottAugust 25, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    Hi Ben! I also graduated from Peachtree Ridge but in 2019. I like your method of answering questions that you think people would ask because you don't know what else to talk about that's very creative. You met all the requirements that were listed in the blog rubric and everything is in MLA format and well written. The only feedback I have is that I'm not able to see your photos. Maybe there was an issue with them so you could try to edit and re-upload them if you get a chance. Other than that great job and your life seems really interesting.

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