Meet...Binghamton's Juta Jahilo - AmericaEast.com
Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Health
Q: Why I Chose Binghamton University...
A: I saw a great opportunity to grow as a person and a student-athlete.
Q: Favorite class and why...
A: Journalism, because I want to be a journalist in t he future.
Q: One thing I have learned at BU that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: To be able to accomplish something important in your life, you have to make your work your passion.
Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: Journalist.
Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: My grandmother. She was really important to me. She taught me may things, and made me understand to focus on the positive.
Q: The best thing about being a BU Bearcat is...
A: The University offers great conditions and resources in which to study and play a sport that I love.
Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: Summer Universiade Daegu 2003 with Finnish National Team.
Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: Since we are on our winter break, I have read two books. Pat Summits book Reach for the Summit, and The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players written by Pat Riley.
Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: Worked hard in practice and the weight room to work towards achieving our goals.
Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: Work honestly and help your friends and teammates. Have fun reaching your goals.
Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: I want to give my best every game so the Binghamton Women’s Basketball team can be America East Champions.