Posted: Apr 24, 2020
By: Frank Maira, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director
MONT ALTO, Pa. - Freshman Spotlight: This Q&A will serve as a get to know you series for our Penn State Mont Alto spring freshman student-athletes.
- Why did you choose to attend Mont Alto?
- I choose to attend Mont Alto because it close to home and it is a small campus that fit the type of college experience that I was looking for.
- If you could change one thing from your first year, what would it be and why?
- One thing I would change from my first year would be to get more involved with activities or clubs around the campus.
- What is your major and why?
- My major is Business and I choose this because in the future I hope to own my own business of some sort and felt this degree would be a good starting point.
- What has been your favorite course at Mont Alto and why?
- My favorite course so far at Mont Alto would be the freshman seminar class because it helps prepare us for what we should look forward to the rest of your first-year, while prepping and teaching you valuable lessons.
- What is your favorite inspirational quote and who said it?
- "Hustle and Heart will set you apart" by Kendra George
- What is the hardest part of your sport?
- The hardest part of my sport for me is to keep my head straight and never get too upset or down on myself.
- Name one obstacle or form of adversity you have had to overcome.
- The obstacle I had to overcome was staying away from my parents and learning to do stuff by myself and independent.
- What advice do you have for a prospective Mont Alto student-athlete?
- The advice I give for a prospective student-athlete is to put your academics first and always communicate with your advisors.
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