Katie Wood, Rugby
Grad Student
Hamilton, NJ
1. How did you get into Rugby?
When I studied abroad in Ireland my Sophomore year, I became really interested in rugby but never got a chance to join a team while I was a
broad. When I came back to QU for my Junior year, I got an athletics e-mail about an information session for the newly added rugby program and jumped at the opportunity.
When I studied abroad in Ireland my Sophomore year, I became really interested in rugby but never got a chance to join a team while I was a
broad. When I came back to QU for my Junior year, I got an athletics e-mail about an information session for the newly added rugby program and jumped at the opportunity.2. What brought you to QU?
I chose QU because of the physical therapy doctorate program, as well as the gorgeous campus. It just felt like home after visiting for admitted students day.
3. If you had ten words to describe your team, what words would you use?
Versatile, dedicated, rambunctious, pioneers, athletic, loud, determined, unique, supportive, and silly.
4. What is your most embarrassing moment?
Falling up the stairs at my 8th grade graduation.
5. What is your team’s goal this season?
Focus on the fundamentals of rugby, play as a team, and promote the spread of D1 NCAA rugby.
6. What is your favorite sport other than the one that you play?
Basketball
Basketball
7. Ray and Mikes or Corner Deli?
Ray and Mikes
Ray and Mikes
8. What celebrity would play your part in a movie about your life?
Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym
9. Who is your role model and what have you learned from him or her?
My parents. I’ve learned to be respectful, that you have to fight for what you want, and that it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
My parents. I’ve learned to be respectful, that you have to fight for what you want, and that it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
10. Better dancer, Chris Brown or Billy Mecca?
Chris Brown… sorry Billy!
Chris Brown… sorry Billy!
Fun Fact: I have a slight obsession with zebra print.
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Food: Cheese
Shuffle iPod, first five songs:
1.Ho Hey by the Lumineers
2. Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
3. Fighter- by Gym Class Heroes
4. Check the Level- The Dirty Heads
5. Drop the World- Lil Wayne and Eminem
5. Drop the World- Lil Wayne and Eminem
Academic major:Physical Therapy
Plans after QU: Pass my boards and become a licensed physical therapist.
