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Host Intro: Being a twin is something not many people can relate to. When the topic of twins arises, there are many questions and curiosities. Marcella Zanetti spoke to a Baruch student who happens to be an identical twin, and she was open to answering some of the most frequently asked questions about twins.
Ambi: Nina’s twin’s voice is heard in the background as Nina begins to talk about her twin experience.
Track: I’m here today with Nina Ottensoser who is a junior studying at Baruch college, who is majoring in Journalism. She is here today to talk about her experience of being an identical twin.
ACT Nina: People mix us up all the time. So much so, that I answer to her name, she answers to my name. We say we experience it all as twins together, so nothing offends us––even if we’re called by the wrong name.
Track: Nina recalls funny mix-ups between her and her twin that have occurred over the years.
ACT Nina: I was dating a guy and he once had a full-blown conversation with me; at the end of the conversation, he asked “Where’s Nina”, thinking that entire time I was my twin.
Track: While Nina and her twin look identical, their personalities define them as separate individuals.
ACT Nina: The way I like to describe it is that we are very similar people, but we have very different interests. The biggest distinguisher is that she is pre med––and I cannot do science or math for my life. English and history are my favorite subjects.
Track: Despite their different interests, Nina goes in depth on how they share similarities in other aspects of life.
ACT Nina: Our personalities are pretty similar. We have the same friend group, we like similar foods, we have similar hobbies. But I would say our interests when it comes to school and our strong points are pretty different.
Track: While their many similarities is what keeps them in touch, doing everything together all the time may present its own challenges.
ACT Nina: I am so grateful to be a twin and I am so lucky. But, all siblings fight and get annoyed with each other. I remember one time we both studied abroad in the same country, but at different schools. That was the first time we were split apart and it forced us to really work on our relationship. We struggled a lot because we took for granted that we could just get in bed every night and have our pillow talk. It was something we weren’t used to. So that really put everything into perspective for us.
Track: Nina reflects on what a transformative experience that trip was for her and her twin. She deepened her relationship with her twin at a time she least expected. Nina reminds us of the special bond siblings share and to never lose sight of that.
ACT Nina: It taught me not to take for granted that we do get to be with each other all the time and that it is easier for us than most siblings. I feel very lucky for that.
Track: Being a twin has its ups and downs, but Nina wouldn’t trade it for the world. For Baruch College, I’m Marcella Zanetti.