Melissa Book - UMBC - AmericaEast.com

Melissa Book - UMBC - AmericaEast.com

Hometown:    Raleigh, NC
Class:    RS Junior    

High School:    Millbrook
Major:    Psychology    

Favorite Musical Group/Artist:    The Fray


Three Things I Can’t Live Without:        
1. Family    2. Friends    3. Chipotle


Q. Why I Chose UMBC:
A-  because of it’s good academics, location, and the family atmosphere


Q. Favorite class and why:
A- Anatomy because it’s really interesting and the professor is awesome


Q. One thing I have learned at UMBC that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is:
A- 2 things: Anything can happen and stand up for yourself


Q. My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is:
A- Physical Therapist


Q. The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why:
A- My grandparents


Q. The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever is:
A- Living on the loop


Q. Most memorable moment as an athlete:
A-Winning the America East championship


Q. What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall):
A-Wrote a paper, transcribed an interview of an Afghan woman, and read over 200 pages.


Q. What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games):
A- Practiced everyday and ran.


Q. Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is:
A- Work hard and try your best.


Q. Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship:
A- Because you never know what can happen...