Getting to Know Claire

• Why did you choose to attend Mount Holyoke? - I've heard it described as having a sleepover every night which I also like to say, but we have a beautiful campus with smart women and great athletics and academics, so why wouldn't I choose to attend Mount Holyoke? 
• What do you like best about Mount Holyoke? - The atmosphere. Although it can get stressful at times (as can be any other place), overall Mount Holyoke is very welcoming. We have a warm community and you learn something new everyday. 
• Favorite Sports Movie - Invictus 
• Favorite TV Show - Pushing Daisies 
• Hobbies - Hanging out with friends, watching movies, cooking and swimming 
• Best Concert You Ever Attended - Sublime and 311 
• Biggest Fear - Pain     
• Person You'd Like to Have Dinner With - Shakira     
• Place You'd Like to Visit - Spain 
• First Memory of Your Sport - Going to the boathouse, meeting the crew team, and then going on the water for the first time. 
• Most Memorable Moment in College Athletics - Winning my first race. 
• Pre-Game Rituals - Stretch, dance, and listen to some Nicki Minaj. 
• Best Advice From a Coach - Pay attention to your body so you can tell if you are sore or injured. 
• If You Had $1 Billion Dollars You Would - Live comfortably and share. 
• Career Aspirations - I'm not really sure, but ideally I think it would be the coolest job to be a National Geographic photographer.