Maud van Duin and her mother visited Slamstox HQ to share Maud’s adventure in America. At the age of 16, Maud left for the University of Mount Olive to play field hockey and study. She shares her experiences, from the warm welcome at school to special moments such as playing in the conference finals and celebrating Thanksgiving at an American teammate’s home.

Maud’s mother, Barbara, shares her feelings about the distance and how daily FaceTime calls help with the long distance. Pride radiates as she talks about Maud’s success in America! Want to hear all the details about Maud’s American adventure and her mother’s experiences? Quickly check out the full interview below!

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