Cori Magnusson
Cori Magnusson
Year: Jr
Hometown: Brentwood, N.H.
High School: Philips Exeter Academy

Getting to Know Cori

  • Why did you choose to attend Mount Holyoke? - I wanted to go to a place where I knew I could get an exemplary education and still be able to be active in the athletics and campus communities. From the first time I visited, I felt very at ease and really enjoyed meeting all the students on campus. 
  • What do you like best about Mount Holyoke? - I like that I'm not just another number, that professors know me by name and are willing to sit down and chat with me about whatever is on my mine. I like that the community is very accepting and supportive of people from all backgrounds and that we have such a diverse student body. And of course, I like the athletics department and our outstanding coaches and staff. 
  • Favorite Sports Movie - Miracle 
  • Best Sporting Event Ever Attended - 2009 Boston Celtics playoff game 
  • Favorite Pro Sports Team - Boston Celtics 
  • Favorite TV Show - Project Runway 
  • Favorite Athlete(s) - Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Rajon Rondo 
  • Childhood Idol - Natalie Coughlin 
  • Hobbies - Reading, origami 
  • Best Concert You Ever Attended - Nickelback 
  • Magazine Cover You'd Like to Be On - Vogue 
  • Biggest Fear - Snakes 
  • Most Famous Person Ever Met - Michael Phelps 
  • Person You'd Like to Have Dinner With - Queen Elizabeth II 
  • Place You'd Like to Visit - Australia 
  • First Memory of Your Sport - My novice spring at Mount Holyoke! 
  • Most Memorable Moment in College Athletics  - My boat winning Seven Sisters 2010      
  • Best Advice From a Coach - You can always take one more good stroke. 
  • If You Had $1 Billion Dollars You Would - Invest it 
  • Career Aspirations - Become an officer in the United States Air Force