Get To Know U: Dominique Johnson

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 Dominique Johnson.

Name:  Dominique Johnson
Hometown:  Huntley, Illinois
Previous School:  Huntley High School
Year in School: Freshman
Major:  Computer Science

Four Questions
Q: Why did you choose Miami?
A: I chose Miami because of the weather, the coaches, and the beautiful campus.

Q: How has your time at Miami been so far?
A: It’s been so fun so far. It feels like a dream whenever I’m walking around campus because of how pretty it is here.

Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: My favorite part about being a Hurricane is that I’m never bored. There is always something to do on campus whether it’s a sports game or swimming in the pool, or listening to live music at Patio Jams.

Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?
A: The biggest adjustment has definitely been the weather. I love the warm weather. It’s just a BIG change from the weather in Illinois.

Fill in the Blank
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: Getting dinner at Canezone with my team.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Diverse
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: There are palm trees instead of corn fields.
The biggest adjustment from previous school to college has been: There are palm trees instead of corn fields.

Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: A’ja Wilson
Favorite Meal: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Favorite Music Artist: SZA
My first pets were: 4 Hermit Crabs
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Italy
In my spare time, I like to: Watch movies
My nickname is:  Dom