Title: Maddie Ryan
Sport: Volleyball
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Main: Economics
Why did you select UChicago?
I needed to play volleyball alongside individuals with the same ardour for teachers as myself whereas being near an important metropolis.
Favourite second of your UChicago athletic profession?
Beating Calvin my freshman yr once they had been ranked No. 1.
Favourite staff custom/exercise?
Crew dinners the evening earlier than video games.
What made you fall in love along with your sport initially?
Volleyball was the primary staff sport I performed and I liked attending to play alongside my mates. I additionally truthfully simply assume it is essentially the most enjoyable sport to play as a result of one thing is at all times taking place.
What classes have you ever realized by competing in your sport which have caught with you?
It is not at all times about what you are able to do, however what you’ll be able to assist your teammates do.
What recommendation would you give to your first-year teammates?
Take three lessons through the season.
Favourite UChicago class that you simply realized essentially the most from and why?
Economics of Crime: I realized quite a lot of fascinating statics and connections between crime and economics.
Which UChicago college or workers member made the best affect on you and why?
Christopher Roark. I had him for a number of of my econ core lessons and realized loads in all of them. He at all times made the topic fascinating and actually cared about his college students.
Favourite place on campus?
Saieh.
Favourite factor to do within the metropolis?
Metra downtown and stroll round on a pleasant day.
What are your post-graduation plans?
Product Supervisor in New York Metropolis.
Outdoors of your present sport, which sport or exercise do you’re feeling such as you would excel on the most?
Basketball. I do not know why however I simply really feel like I would be good at it.
Favourite Chicago restaurant?
The Med.
Favourite place you have visited?
Stockholm.
