Meet...Maine's Amanda Tewksbury - AmericaEast.com

 

Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. The Bible 2. My cell phone 3. My family


Q: Why I Chose University of Maine...
A: The people here are so friendly, the Education program is great, and having the opportunity to be a part of the strong tradition of the women’s basketball team is such a blessing.


Q: Favorite class and why...
A: Sociology- I love to learn about how people live, act, and think so that I can help people in any way that I can.


Q: One thing I have learned at UMaine that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: No matter what I’m facing, the faith that I have in Christ and my family and friends support will always guide me through it.


Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: To be the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).


Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: My grandfather- he is the most positive person I know and he has shown me that I need to appreciate all of the blessings in my life and not worry about the little things.


Q: The best thing about being a Maine Black Bear is...
A: Being a part of a great tradition with so much support.


Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: Stepping on the floor in my first college game.


Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: Class every day, reading and bookwork for each class.


Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: Practice and lift on Monday, practice Tuesday, game Wednesday, practice Thursday, practice Friday, game Saturday.


Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: Don’t ever let anyone or anything stop you from accomplishing your dreams and goals. Faith, hard work, perseverance, and passion can get you anywhere you want to be.


Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: To have the opportunity to use all of the hard work and learning experiences from pre-season, practices, and games to achieve our goal: winning the championship.