Before they were stars of the "Jersey Shore," Snooki was an aspiring veterinary technician and Jenni "JWoww" spent three years studying computer programming.
Check out more fun facts about the "Jersey Shore" cast.
Fun Facts About the 'Jersey Shore' Cast
Nicole was raised by her adoptive parents in Marlboro, New York.
Before "Jersey Shore," Nicole was an aspiring veterinary technician.
Nicole's other self-imposed nickname is "Princess of Poughkeepsie."
Nicole is of Italian-American and Chilean descent.
Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
In 2004, Michael worked as an exotic dancer with the All American Male crew.
Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
Michael grew up in Staten Island, New York.
Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
Michael was an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island.
Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
Michael is the oldest cast member, 27, in the "Jersey Shore" house.
Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola
Sammy was raised in Hazlet, New Jersey.
Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola
Sammy attended William Paterson University, where she majored in Sociology and played Division III soccer.
Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola
Sammy helped her school win the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Metro Tournament in 2009.
Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola
Sammy is the only New Jersey native in the cast.
Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio
Pauly D is a disc jockey from Johnston, Rhode Island.
Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio
Pauly D spends around 25 minutes a day on his hair.
Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio
Pauly D owns his own tanning bed.
Jenni is from Franklin Square, New York.
Jenni spent three years studying computer programming.
After finishing four years at a local university, Jenni opened her own graphic design business called Jenni Farley Designs, Inc.
In early 2008, Jenni was promoted to Vice President of Marketing for the social networking website IgnitionNation.com.
Vinny comes from a traditional Italian family from Staten Island.
Vinny is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz.
If acting doesn't work out, Vinny plans to attend law school.
Ronnie is from The Bronx.
Ronnie fell for castmate Sammi.