Canes' Corner with Misty Ma'a

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Canes’ Corner is a Q&A series looking at the 2013 Miami volleyball team.

Each day leading up to the beginning of volleyball season on Aug. 30, a new Canes’ Corner will be released giving @CanesVB fans a chance to get to know their favorite playerss.

This edition of Canes’ Corner features sophomore outside hitter Misty Ma’a.

Name: Misty Ma’a
Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii
High School: Kamehaneha
Major: Public Relations

I committed to Miami over other schools because: I liked the school and volleyball balance

My favorite part of being a Hurricane volleyball player is: being around fun people all the time

If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Hard-working

Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: its not an island and there are no mountains

The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: the intensity

When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: excited

I love volleyball because: it a good competitive outlet and its provided me a lot of opportunities

My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: winning states in Maui 

I started playing volleyball at age: baby days:

Favorite Meal: anything from some restaurants back home in Hawaii

Favorite Candy: Twix, Reeses

Favorite TV Show: anything on the Food Network

Favorite Music Artist: Josh Wawa White, Beyonce, Fiji

My first pet was: a boxer named Makana

My favorite place on campus is: the pool and Wellness Center

The farthest place from home I’ve been is: New York City

If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Beyonce

My favorite class at UM has been: UMX, University of Miami Experience

My favorite car is: Escalade

If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Italy

In my spare time, I like to: sleep

My nickname is: Mist