Quick Hits: Chloe Brown

Quick Hits: Chloe Brown

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Quick Hits gives the University of Miami volleyball fans an inside scoop on the latest additions to the Hurricanes’ roster. 

Last week’s edition of Quick Hits featured Naples, Fla., native Emily Damon. This week we get to know more about outside hitter Chloe Brown and why she chose UM. 

Name:  Chloe Brown
Hometown:  Beaverton, Ore. 
High School: Southridge High School 
Major: Sport Administration 
 
Q&A
Q: Why did you decide to attend the University of Miami?
A: I think they can help me become a better volleyball player and help me academically. 
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: My favorite part is getting to be a student-athlete. 
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: School-wise, Lucia Pampana has been able to help me and give me good advice because I sit next to her in class.
Q: Are there any classes you are taking so far that you like?
A:I am taking public speaking and it is not as bad as I expected it to be.
Q: What made you choose your major?
A: I chose my major because I feel like I can use it in the future while still enjoying the classes that I need to take along with it.
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A:  I am most excited for the season to start. 
Q: What do you like to do outside of your sport?
A: I like to hang out with my friends and take as many naps as I can. 
 
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I committed to Miami over other schools because: it seemed like a fun place to be a student-athlete and the coaches are very invested in making you better.
When I think of Miami volleyball, I think of: Winning the ACC!
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: Being able to play in college and wear all the Miami gear. 
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Driven 
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: Time management and responsibility. 
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: Excited and nervous.
I love volleyball because: It’s so much fun, gives me a purpose and helps me stay driven.  
My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: Winning a state championship  with my high school team is not only my best volleyball memory, but is by far my best memory with my friends. 
 
Quick Hits
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Golden State Warriors  
Favorite Meal: Burger with a chocolate milkshake.  
Favorite Candy: Any kind of chocolate 
Favorite Movie: The Game Plan with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 
Favorite TV Show: Law and Order or Gossip Girl, depending on the day 
Favorite Music Artist: Chance the Rapper 
My first pets were: my fish named TIna and my dog Sparkey 
My favorite place on campus is: Volleyball gym and my bed 
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: The Rock  
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Denmark
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Zendaya
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Aruba or Greece
In my spare time, I like to: workout, sleep, hang with friends and eat ice cream 
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: The NBA (Warriors)
My nicknames are: My family calls me Bear and my close friends call me Chlo