My Life Outside of RIC

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Hi Guys! I am Emily Vieira. I am a health and physical education major at Rhode Island College. I went to both Florida twice this year, first to visit a friend at UTampa and again for a friends birthday.

 
I also went to Colorado twice this summer. The first time I surprised my twin brother at his graduation from basic training. Then again when my family and I visited him at the Air Force Academy for parents weekend and the Air Force football game. 


When I am not in school I am most likely at the gym or working at Bliss Brother's Dairy as a waitress. I also love to go out with friends.






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