Amanda Xu
Year: So.
Hometown: Shenzhen, China
High School: Shenzhen No. 3 Senior
Position: Introductory
Major: Psychology/Economics

Before Mount Holyoke: Graduated from Shenzhen No. 3 Senior High School in Shenzhen, China in 2017 ... Four-year member of the swim team ... Second place in 50 and 100m breaststroke in National Youth Swimming City Series in 2019 ... Second place in 50 and 100m breaststroke in "China Sports Lottery Cup" Youth Swimming Championships in Shenzhen in 2018 ... Second place in 100m breaststroke in Shenzhen Primary and Secondary Students Swimming Competition in 2018 ... Member of the basketball team for four years ... 

Personal: Majoring in Psychology and Economics at Mount Holyoke College ... Member of the Western Riding team ... Vice president of MHC Psychology Association ... Event Coordinator of Chinese Cultural Association (CCA) ... 

Favorite MHC Tradition: Mountain Day!

Why Mount Holyoke?: The first time I visited Mount Holyoke, I felt like it is my home. The passionate people with kindness, the harmonious nature, and the inclusive-warm culture captured me immediately so quickly that my heart told me right away: this will be MY college. MHC gives me a faith that if one is willing to succeed, MHC will accompany and help them to the top.

Favorite Quote: "Every miracle takes a little time."

Favorite Pre-Competition Snack or Meal: Any type of noodles

Favorite Childhood Athlete: Kobe Bryant

What is one of your favorite books/movies/tv shows? Harry Potter/La La Land