Kristen Rowsey Q&A
4/2/2008 12:00:00 AM | Track
Freshman Kristen Rowsey (
Q: What made you choose Pepperdine over the other schools you were considering?
A: “I came here primarily for the track program. I had come to the recruiting weekend and met a lot of girls that I really liked and could see being teammates with. I also really like the size of the school and the location.”
Q: How have you handled the academic side of things?
A: “It’s definitely challenging, but doable. I do much more studying than in high school, yet not nearly as much busy work.”
Q: Have you adapted to college life at Pepperdine?
A: “I really have. I love the school and the small class sizes. I’ve met so many great friends. My roommate and I are really close.”
Q: I was told by one of your coaches that you are a tough competitor and never give up in practice. Have you always had that drive?
A: “I like to finish first in workouts and races. When I was in high school there was a girl on my team who always finished ahead of me. She got all the recognition and praise. When I came here, I wanted to be that girl.”
Q: You went with the track team to
A: “We went to Hope Children’s Home, which is a home set up for children whose parents are no longer able to take care of them. We worked there every morning cutting down trees so they could build a pond. We were able to eat lunch with the children every day and that was really fun. We went back one night and played basketball with them. We had a really good time, but they beat us badly!”
Q: I understand you were practicing at various tracks and planning to compete at the
A: “Well, unfortunately it got rained out after the first three races. Not many of us got to compete because of the storm.”
Q: What are some of the experiences you gained from your trip to
A: “It was really good for team bonding. We got to spend some time with some of the athletes who we don’t see that often, since they are in different events.”
Q: What about working with the children at Hope Children’s Home?
A: “Well, being an only child I’ve never really been that comfortable with small children. Now I like being around them.”
Q: Are you happy with your choice to come to Pepperdine?
A: “I really like it here and I like
