Adolescence and History
In what city was Rachael born?
Boston
What was Rachael's major?
Animal Science.
What is the name of Rachael's graduate advisor?
Michelle DaCosta
Who is Rachael's favorite actor?
Tom Hanks or Harrison Ford
What is the name of the horse Rachael is leasing?
Sugar
What sport did Rachael play in high school?
Softball
In what year did Luke and Rachael meet?
2011
For what reason did Rachael take her only vacation during her graduate coursework?
Appendicitis.
Name a guilty pleasure of Rachael's
(Rachael decides if it's guilty enough.)
What television show does Rachael most often (mis)quote?
The Office
What is Rachael's middle name?
Preston
Name a job that Rachael held during her time as an undraduate.
Working at the animal science barn or for Mickey at Howard Labs.
In what month and year did Rachael defend her dissertation?
May 2021
What is Rachael's favorite book?
Slaughterhouse Five
What common drink produced from a cow does Rachael mispronounce?
Milk
Name Rachael's favorite sibling
Sophie
In what residential area--not dormitory--did Rachael live during her first two years at UMass?
Southwest
What was Rachael's role at Clean Crop Technologies before she was hired on full-time?
Consultant? I really don't know.
From what book/movie is the tattoo on Rachael's arm?
Lord of the Rings
What is Rachael's "greatest fear"?
Everything. Or flying. Or Luke dying first. Also spiders.
How did Rachael get diabetes?
She prayed for it.
Name a roommate of Rachael's during her first two years at UMass.
Bella or Carrie (sp?)
How many times did Rachael cry in grad school?
So many times.
What instrument did Rachael play--reportedly very well--as a child?
The fiddle
What brand of juice does Rachael most commonly drink to raise her blood sugar?
Juicy Juice. Specifically, fruit punch.