You matter to us . . .
A Q & A with
student Carrie E. Freeland
Where are you from?
I grew up in Southern California just outside of Los
Angeles. I escaped L.A. at my earliest opportunity.
What schools did you attend?
I graduated from Los Altos High School. I had one
year at UCLA but graduated from Ivy Tech State
College. I also have certifications through two
extended learning programs.
What degrees do you have?
I have my ASN - associate’s degree in nursing and
have worked as an RN for seventeen years. I also am
a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and a Forensic
Nurse Examiner.
As a child, what did you want to be when you
grew-up?
As a child, I wanted to be a Forensic Medical
Examiner. I think this came from watching so many
episodes of Quincy, M.E. My other dream was to
become a famous singer.
What is the most powerful saying that you
remember (Quote, proverb etc.) that has kept you
motivated?
“Here is the test to find whether your mission on
earth is finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t.” - Richard
Bach
Why did you decide to attend American College of
Applied Science?
I realized I had become disenchanted with nursing
and didn’t want to do this my whole life in about
2008. I realized my passion was my large pack of
dogs and set out to find a career working with dogs
that interested me. After a great deal of searching, I
found this program and my life has never been the
same since.
What do you like most about American College of
Applied Science?
I have gotten to work with and learn from some of
the most amazing instructors with such a wealth of
knowledge to share.
Did you become what you wanted to be?
What is your passion?
The Medical Examiner idea faded when it was
realized that there was no way I could afford that
many years of secondary educatio n. I still haven’t
given up the singing dream but I won’t quit my day
job to chase it.
My passion is dogs - anything dog. Any dog, any
time, anywhere. I currently have a pack of 17 who
make my life complete.
What is unique about you?
I travel frequently to Mensa events across the country - often times
being asked to give talks at various gatherings about dogs and
dog behavior. Yes, I am a card-carrying certified Mensa-nerd and
Mensans are a lot more fun than most people think they would be.
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