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Getting to Know the EMU Gymnastics Freshmen: Hollie Minichiello
12/7/2016 10:57:00 AM | Gymnastics
Before the season begins, learn about each of the three EMU freshmen
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University women's gymnastics team kicks off their season in just a few days with an exhibition against the University of Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 10. Each week prior to the exhibition, a new Eagle will sit down and answer a few questions related to their experience at EMU so far, as well as some fun facts. This week, freshman Hollie Minichiello (Orlando, Fla. - East River) offered her thoughts.
Q: How did you get involved in gymnastics?
A: My mom got a flyer in the mail for gymnastics and she put my sister into mommy and me classes. From there, my mom just put the rest of us in it and it stuck.
Q: What has your experience at EMU been like so far?
A: My experience so far at EMU has been great. At first it was a little rough, but everything came together and things have been going well.
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment within your first few months at EMU?
A: The biggest adjustment for me was getting used to making my own decisions and living on my own. Being away from my family has also been a big adjustment because it brought me out of my comfort zone.
Q: What meet are you most looking forward to this season?
A: I am most looking forward to the meet against Towson on Feb. 20 because a friend from back in Massachusetts goes to Towson and I am looking forward to seeing her again.
Q: Favorite event?
A: Bars
Q: Favorite TV show?
A: Friends
Q: Favorite activity outside of gymnastics?
A: Drawing
Q: Ideal vacation spot?
A: Bora Bora
Q: Favorite professional sports team?
A: New England Partiots
Q: Ideal future career?
A: Clinical Psychologist
Q: How did you get involved in gymnastics?
A: My mom got a flyer in the mail for gymnastics and she put my sister into mommy and me classes. From there, my mom just put the rest of us in it and it stuck.
Q: What has your experience at EMU been like so far?
A: My experience so far at EMU has been great. At first it was a little rough, but everything came together and things have been going well.
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment within your first few months at EMU?
A: The biggest adjustment for me was getting used to making my own decisions and living on my own. Being away from my family has also been a big adjustment because it brought me out of my comfort zone.
Q: What meet are you most looking forward to this season?
A: I am most looking forward to the meet against Towson on Feb. 20 because a friend from back in Massachusetts goes to Towson and I am looking forward to seeing her again.
Q: Favorite event?
A: Bars
Q: Favorite TV show?
A: Friends
Q: Favorite activity outside of gymnastics?
A: Drawing
Q: Ideal vacation spot?
A: Bora Bora
Q: Favorite professional sports team?
A: New England Partiots
Q: Ideal future career?
A: Clinical Psychologist
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