Get To Know U: Jocelyn Pringle

Get To Know U:
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 Jocelyn Pringle.

Name:  Jocelyn Pringle
Hometown:  Jacksonville, Florida
Previous School:  East Carolina
Year in School: Junior
Major:  Communications

Four Questions
Q: Why did you choose Miami?
A: I chose Miami to finish out my athletic career because I wanted to be part of a program that pushes me to grow and compete at the highest level. Coach Young and Coach Deem and what they have built here made it an easy choice. Plus, my teammates make it easy to be myself every day. And honestly, I couldn’t stay away from the sunshine state any longer… I was starting to forget what palm trees looked like. 

Q: How has your time at Miami been so far?
A: I love Miami so much. It’s been so nice being back, closer to home. The school is so beautiful, i cant get enough walking around going to my classes and being outside for practices.

Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: I love being a Hurricane because it is the people I’m surrounded by make all the difference. My coaches and teammates are incredibly supportive and dedicated, and their drive pushes me to give my best every day.

Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Favorite Meal: Cuban food with yucca, tostones and pulled pork
Favorite Movie: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Music Artist: Drake or 21 Savage
My first pets were:  A guinea pig named Abraham
The farthest place from home I’ve been is:  Oklahoma
In my spare time, I like to: Go to the beach or hang out with my friends
My nicknames is: Jo, Jojo