Student transforms her love for fish into a business at the dorms

May 25, 2012 – To battle the loneliness that sometimes comes with living in the dorms, transfer student Kate turned to betta fish to offer her companionship. She later turned her love for fish into a business, selling betta fish and starter kits out of her dorm room.

Although her customers loved their fish and often brought their suitemates to buy some too, not everyone was as happy with Kate’s business.

For these reasons, Kate’s last name as well as those of her roommate and customer have been withheld to preserve anonymity.

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