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School/Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major/minor: Psychology
Giving back:
AWEDP (African Women's Education/Development partnership): Currently providing my assistance, in establishing this new organization, and participating in any on going projects.
Barnabas Project: This is an after school program for children, aiming to provide support to the African Community in Richmond city.
RIS (Refugee and Immigration Services in Richmond VA): I serve as a mentor to refugees from Africa, helping them adjust to their new American life.
Rhema Orphanage In Ombe Cameroon: I have helped raised funds and assisted with providing food and clothes to this orphanage of my choice.
Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In five years I see myself continuing with my volunteer services with other organizations. Working on my PHD in Psychology, while raising funds to open "You Are Not Forgotten Center"; a trauma based center for street kids and orphans. This will be a place for healing, and hopefully adoption for many.
Country you are representing: Cameroon.
Platform: "You Are Not Forgotten" My Goal is to open a rehabilitation center for orphans and street kids who have experienced trauma, with hope for future adoption.
Contestant Tatiana Fetgo from Cameroon.
UGPulse: Oprah emotionally calling it quits - Marketing strategy or is that reading too much into it?"
I love Oprah and respect her for all the work she has done so far. I believe that they comes a time when as human we realize that we have done all we can do. Oprah is a very clever woman; I do not envision her staying at home enjoying her revenues. She has mentioned that she will be working on other projects which include having her own network. So is this a marketing strategy? I don't believe so; she is showing that at times you must call it quits to allow the younger generation to have a shot as well.
UGPulse: If you watched the new incredible movie, Avatar, what moved you most in the movie and what positive or negative message did you take home from watching this movie?
Initially I was not interested in the movie. However in the course of watching it and not taking it so literally, I began to understand the metaphor behind the movie. This movie showed a nation with perseverance and faith! Reminded me of Africa, despite all obstacles African nations face they always have a smile on their face and faith in their heart. The movie reiterated how selfish human beings can be. Once a nation more powerful set their eyes on a less powerful nation for natural resource purposes, they are willing to destroy lives in other to build theirs. This movie gave me a perceptive of how slavery and colonization all began.
UGPulse: If Miss Africa USA had a cooking segment, what would you cook to represent your country and walk through the process of cooking involved in preparing your chosen dish?
I love cooking! Growing up I did not think I had it in me but having to leave my native country and not having my mother around to cook for me, I had to learn to return to my roots by learning how to cook African food. If I had a cooking show I will cook Ndole. Because I m in the USA I will utilize ingredients from the US;
For the ingredients you will need:
- Frozen or fresh or canned greens, spinach or collard green etc… I mix mine
- Blanched or white peanuts
- Meat (duck leg, chicken)
- Oil
- Cubes
- Salt
- Hot pepper (optional)
- Yellow plantains
Start by heating the oil in cooking ware, cut onions and add to oil. Blend the blanched peanuts; add the blended peanut in the oil. Stir occasionally so it will not burn. Finely chop the greens and rinse them with warm water. Once the peanuts have cooked for about 25 minutes add the meat, wait another five to ten minutes and add the greens. For taste add salt, cubes and hot pepper. Eat with boiled or fried plantains.
UGPulse: What do men say is the sexiest thing about you?
On the physical aspect; my smile. Although the physical appearance does not define one's personality, the way one presents herself plays a major role in most cases. My ability to care for others more than myself; I m a humble, God fearing, ambitious and selfless individual. My bilingual background in French and English has bestow on me a distinguished accent, which has also been said to be the sexiest thing about me.
Contestant Tatiana Fetgo from Cameroon.
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