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June CRC Member Spotlight - Amanda Wijntjes

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Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a rising second-year biomedical engineering student, pursuing a minor in Computational Data Analysis. I am from Davidsonville, Maryland close to Annapolis and have a twin sister who goes to Clemson University. Last year I was involved in Freshman Servant Leadership Organization, Society of Women Engineers, For the Kids, SHaRP-a pre-health living-learning community, Circle of Sisterhood for the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, and Student Alumni Association. I am also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.

How long have you been a member with the CRC?

I have been a member with the CRC for 1 year.

Where are we most likely to find you in the CRC? What is your favorite part of the CRC?

In the CRC you are most likely to find me on a treadmill. My favorite part of the CRC is the recreational pool and the first-floor fitness area. After I am done with a hard run, I like to lift weights to build muscle and then relax in the CRC recreational pool.

Which dimension of wellness do you feel most connected to while engaging with the CRC (professional, spiritual, social, physical, or emotional)?

I feel most connected to the emotional dimension of wellness while engaging with the CRC. Each day after finishing my classes, I workout in the CRC for at least 30 minutes to relieve stress and relax. I also enjoy hanging out and working out with friends on the top floor indoor track.

What is your most fun CRC story?

My favorite CRC story is when I worked out with friends for a couple of hours and then afterward we all went and got smoothies- to treat ourselves. Thank goodness we burned the calories needed for those smoothies!

What else should we know that we have not asked you yet?

I love playing soccer for additional exercise. I tore my ACL junior year of high school playing soccer and have recently regained my level of fitness. At the start of the spring semester in January 2018, I worked out every day until finals week. I also love running outside around Stamps field when it’s warmer and then doing core on the turf. I try to enter as many charitable 5K and 10K races as I can, including the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the Cherry Blossom Race for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Race.

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  • Created By:Christine Kapurch
  • Created:06/14/2018
  • Modified By:Christine Kapurch
  • Modified:06/14/2018

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