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Q & A With Katie Quandt
July 12, 2017 | Women's Basketball
Minnesota native Katie Quandt enters her final season at BC.
This will be Katie Quandt's final season at Boston College. The Eagles center is hoping to help the program move forward with fellow seniors Rachel Gartner and Martina Mosetti.
Q: What was the biggest adjustment moving from Minnesota to Boston?
A: The biggest adjustment was just being away from my family and friends. Also, like many other college students, I had to get used to more challenging classes and managing my time wisely.
Q: BC is playing in your home state this upcoming season. Talk about your feelings about playing in Minnesota for the first time in your college career.
A: I am excited to be heading back to "The North Star State"! I can't wait to have friends and relatives see our team play the Gophers at "The Barn" (Williams Arena).
Q: What's been your favorite memory from your college basketball career?
A: There are so many great stories I could tell but my favorite memory is when we beat Duke my freshman year.
Q: As a senior, what are you going to miss about being a member of the team? What part of the experience won't you miss?
A: My teammates, there is no question spending time the conversations we have had over the years is something I will miss. The many road trips, pre-game meals with the team and staff, those moments are special. I won't miss early morning practices and runs.
Q: How have you changed as a basketball player since coming to The Heights?
A: I have become physically stronger and in better shape since coming to BC. Also, I have learned to push myself in ways I didn't know I could.
Q: What's your best advice for younger players on the team or any future BC Eagles?
A: My advice would be to give your best effort in everything that you do and treat others the way you want to be treated.
Q: Where is your favorite spot on campus that you like to just chill out?
A: My favorite spot on campus to chill out at is the locker room.
Q: What is your favorite cafeteria on campus and what's your favorite meal?
A: My favorite cafeteria on campus is Lower (Corcoran Commons). My favorite meal there is Chicken Skewers with Rice.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, and listening to music.
Q: If you could play another sport at BC, what would you choose and why?
A: If I could play another sport at BC, I would do track and field, specifically shot put, because I enjoyed doing it my senior year in high school.
Q: What is your major and what are you plans after graduation?
A: I am majoring in psychology. After graduation, I plan on taking a trip to Hawaii.
Q: What are you going to miss the most about Boston College?
A: BC is a special place. Everybody wants you to succeed and be the best you can be. I am going to miss the environment and atmosphere at The Heights.
Q: What was the biggest adjustment moving from Minnesota to Boston?
A: The biggest adjustment was just being away from my family and friends. Also, like many other college students, I had to get used to more challenging classes and managing my time wisely.
Q: BC is playing in your home state this upcoming season. Talk about your feelings about playing in Minnesota for the first time in your college career.
A: I am excited to be heading back to "The North Star State"! I can't wait to have friends and relatives see our team play the Gophers at "The Barn" (Williams Arena).
Q: What's been your favorite memory from your college basketball career?
A: There are so many great stories I could tell but my favorite memory is when we beat Duke my freshman year.
Q: As a senior, what are you going to miss about being a member of the team? What part of the experience won't you miss?
A: My teammates, there is no question spending time the conversations we have had over the years is something I will miss. The many road trips, pre-game meals with the team and staff, those moments are special. I won't miss early morning practices and runs.
Q: How have you changed as a basketball player since coming to The Heights?
A: I have become physically stronger and in better shape since coming to BC. Also, I have learned to push myself in ways I didn't know I could.
Q: What's your best advice for younger players on the team or any future BC Eagles?
A: My advice would be to give your best effort in everything that you do and treat others the way you want to be treated.
Q: Where is your favorite spot on campus that you like to just chill out?
A: My favorite spot on campus to chill out at is the locker room.
Q: What is your favorite cafeteria on campus and what's your favorite meal?
A: My favorite cafeteria on campus is Lower (Corcoran Commons). My favorite meal there is Chicken Skewers with Rice.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, and listening to music.
Q: If you could play another sport at BC, what would you choose and why?
A: If I could play another sport at BC, I would do track and field, specifically shot put, because I enjoyed doing it my senior year in high school.
Q: What is your major and what are you plans after graduation?
A: I am majoring in psychology. After graduation, I plan on taking a trip to Hawaii.
Q: What are you going to miss the most about Boston College?
A: BC is a special place. Everybody wants you to succeed and be the best you can be. I am going to miss the environment and atmosphere at The Heights.
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