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Quick Facts: Name: Christina Shamel Hometown: Lebanon, Missouri Family: My parents (still together), one older sister, and two older brothers (one is by marriage but he is just as special). High School: Lebanon Senior High LHS Activities: Cheerleading and Student Council LHS Graduation Date: 1997 College: Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) Major: Double Major in Biology and Recreation Minor: None SEMO Activities: Recreation Club SEMO Graduation Date: Summer 2002 More In-Depth I was born into a loving christian family where it is proof you do not need a lot of money for happiness. You do, however, need love! My parents always encouraged us to travel and always follow our dreams. I cannot remember a single time my family has doubted one of my dreams in life. After just a few trips to Florida on vacations I knew by the 8th grade that I wanted to move to the ocean and work in the marine environment. In fall of 1997 I started attending Southeast Missouri State University with a major declared in biology with an emphasis in marine (this was accomplished through summer classes at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi). That same fall I started volunteering at Trail of Tears State Park and eventually started working there. This refreshing and enjoyable job as a seasonal naturalist led me to minor in recreation. I became addicted to the amazing adventures and incredible thought of being able to major in recreation so I decided to declare the double major. For my recreation internship I not only wanted a new destination for my adventure but I also wanted to incorporate my marine biology background. Through the help of Peter Jenkins and his wonderful book, Looking for Alaska, I received an internship with Kenai Fjord Tours, a glacier and whale watching company, in Seward, Alaska. It was the best five months and not a day went by that I didn't think of that 8th grade girl and her dream that some viewed as non-realistic. I just returned to Alaska and Kenai Fjords Tours for the second summer where I was rehired as a Marine Science Explorer Program Instructor/Deckhand. My contract is up in October and I am currently looking for my next job and location. Other Links... My Resume About Seward, Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska About Lebanon, Missouri About Ocean Springs, Mississippi Outdoor Network Job listings |
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# By the Numbers # 2 - Majors in college 5 - Years in college 7 - Age accepted Christ 13 - Age I knew I wanted to work in marine env. 19- Observed species of marine mammals in the wild 16 - Age of first job (waitress at a truck stop) 24 - Current age 250 - Est. # of spinner dolphins around the boat to create my perfect moment, so far 950 - Hours volunteered at Trail of Tears State Park in one year 2000 - The year I fell in love with the Harley Dueces |
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