Meet...Boston's Jesyka Burks-Wiley - AmericaEast.com

Meet...Boston's Jesyka Burks-Wiley - AmericaEast.com


Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1.My family 2.GOD 3.Basketball


Q: Why I Chose Boston University...
A: I chose Boston University because of the amazing opportunity it was not only athletically but also academically. The city of Boston is a great city also. There is so much history here that it is easy to fall in love with the great city of Boston.


Q: Favorite class and why...
A: My favorite class is Psychology of Family. I love that it is so easy to relate to and it can be applied in my real life. When it hits that close to home, its very easy to become wrapped up and intrigued by the course.


Q: One thing I have learned at BU that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: One thing I have learned at BU that I will carry with me is that if you want something bad enough, you have to be willing to work very hard for it and to never let anyone or anything get in the way of achieving your dreams.


Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: My dream job outside of the WNBA would to be a sports psychologist for a NBA team. To be able to connect two things I love and get a great salary for it, sounds perfect!


Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: The person outside of my parents that influenced me would be God. To have someone behind you in everything you do with so much love makes it very hard to think that anything but the sky is the limit.


Q: The best thing about being a BU Terrier is...
A: The best thing about being a Terrier is being a part of such a wonderful group of people. To be constantly surrounded by people who share your same passion and desire to be the best makes it easy to "yes, these are my peers".


Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: My most memorable moment as an athlete would be beating Hartford off a buzzer beater shot by Krisit Dini. I couldn't have pick a better ending to such a roller coaster game!


Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A:
Monday-
11am-12pm- Spanish (Hola!)
12-1 Drugs and Behavior (Don't do drugs!)
1pm-2pm- Psych of Family ( My fav class!)
430pm-630pm- Study hall ( Academics first!)

Tuesday-
11am-12pm- Spanish (Como estas?!)
12pm-1215pm- Lunch (Must have a balanced diet!)
1230pm-2pm- Psych of crime (One must be a great citizen)

Wednesday-
11am-12pm- Spanish (Buenos Dias)
12pm-1pm- Drugs and behavior (we had a pop quiz!!!! But I aced it)
1pm-2pm- Psych of Family ( My family is a lot more normal than I thought!)

Thursday-
12pm-1215pm- Lunch (Must have a balanced diet!)
1230pm-2pm- Psych of crime (Be a good person!)

Friday-
11am-12pm- Spanish (Hasta luego!)
12-1 Drugs and Behavior (Drugs are for dummies!)
1pm-2pm- Psych of Family ( Love this class!)


Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A:
Monday-
6am-8am- practice (Go hard or go home!)
245pm-330pm- Weight lifting ( Have to stay strong!)

Tuesday-
245pm-530pm-practice ( Go hard or go home!)

Wednesday-
3pm-330pm- Pregame meal ( Eat up!)
330pm-550pm- Pregame treatment and mental preparation. (Focus!)
7pm-9pm-BU vs UMBC (We won!!!!)

Thursday-
245pm-530pm-practice ( Go hard or go home!)
530pm-615pm- Weight lifting (Feeling good!)

Friday-
245pm-530pm-practice ( Go hard or go home!)


Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: My advice for kids would be to make sure you have a healthy balance between school and athletics. It is not beneficial to let one suffer for the sake of the other. As long as you are able to create a healthy balance, you will be able to be a complete student-athlete.


Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: I am looking forward to the AE Championship because at this point in the season your record doesn't matter. All that matters is who has the biggest heart and wants it the most.