Down The Line: Nrithya Sundararaman
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — After winning all four matches at the Hurricane Invitational to start the season, the University of Miami volleyball team will travel to the home state of senior setter Nrithya Sundararaman to take part in the Redbird Classic on the campus of Illinois State this weekend. Find out more about Sundararaman in the latest edition of the Down the Line…
Name: Nrithya Sundararaman
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
High School: Naperville North HS
Major: Neuroscience
I committed to Miami over other schools because not only does it have a great athletic program, it is strong academically as well and that was a huge deciding factor for me.
To me, Miami volleyball is strength, competitiveness and family.
The best part of being on the team is Christmas! (When we get all our gear for the year)
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be fun-loving.
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Olympic Event: Weightlifting
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Gymnastics
Favorite Olympic Athlete: Gabby Douglas
Favorite Movie: The Incredibles
Favorite TV Shows: Trueblood, Grey’s Anatomy, Dexter
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Song Right Now: “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
I started playing volleyball at age 14
My favorite memory playing volleyball is when I hit someone in the head
I enjoy playing the sport because I love competing and the thrill of winning
The farthest place from home I’ve been is India
This summer I worked at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
When I was little, I always wanted to be a doctor
The best place on campus are the hammocks during finals
The most influential person in my life is my mother
If I could spend a day with anyone in history, it would be Nikola Tesla
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is my bunny, Marble
If I were a superhero, my name would be TickTock and my power would be traveling in time
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be frozen yogurt
My favorite class at UM was Neuroanatomy Lab
I hate to admit it, but I love waking up early
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Singapore
If I could play any other sport at UM, it would be tennis
A secret talent of mine is dominating at laser-tag
My nickname is Nrith
After graduating I am going to medical school
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