Get To Know U: Alva Back

Get To Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricane Track & Field family. With this edition of Get To Know U, we get a chance to meet Alva Back.

Name: Alva Back
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Previous School: Rudbeck
Year in School: Freshman
Major: Business Management

Four Questions
Q: Why did you choose Miami?
A: Because of the great school and the weather.

Q: How has your time at Miami been so far?
A: It has been amazing.

Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A:  Being a part of this track team.

Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?
A: The language and being away from my family.

Fill in the Blank
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: Being a part of this track team
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Family
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: The weather is nicer
The biggest adjustment from previous school to college has been: learning everything in a new language

Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Armand Duplantis
Favorite Meal: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Ocean’s 8
Favorite Music Artist: Hov1
My first pets were: Hamster
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Peru, Lima
In my spare time, I like to: Be with friends
My nickname is: Alvis