Get To Know U: Aiyanna Stiverne
Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricane Track & Field family.
After learning about freshman sprinters Caroyln Brown and Erin Ford, freshman thrower Zakiya Rashid, freshman hurdler Samantha Gonzalez and freshman jumper Kyra Maryland, the latest edition of Get To Know U introduces @MiamiTrack junior sprinter Aiyanna Stiverne.
Name: Aiyanna Stiverne
Hometown: Plantation, FL
High School: Nova High School
Major: Biology
Five Questions
Q: What has your time at Miami been like so far?
A: Enjoyable & different
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: Finally feeling like I’m home
Q: Has anyone taken you under their wing, shown you around and helped with your transition to college? If so, who, and how have they helped you adjust?
A: Everyone on the team has helped me out with getting around on campus
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?
A: New team and a new campus
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A: Just enjoying college with a great student body that is more involved
Fill in the Blank
I committed to Miami over other schools because: There was an opportunity to be part of a great program
When I think of Miami track and field, I think of: Success
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: Being part of a legacy
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Family
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: It’s closer to the beach
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: Time management and harder practices
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: Excited
I love track and field because: It has given me opportunities I wouldn’t be able to experience without it
My favorite moment in my track and field career was: Competing in the World Championship Final
Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Dwayne Wade
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Meal: Stew chicken and rice
Favorite Candy: Twix
Favorite Movie: Batman: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: Supernatural
Favorite Music Artist: PARTYNEXTDOOR
My first pets were: Fish
My favorite place on campus is: Cox Science
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Jean Stiverne
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Beijing, China
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Jada Pinkett-Smith
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Santorini, Greece
In my spare time, I like to: Watch movies
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: Football
My nicknames are: Yanna
