After many highlights and setbacks (injuries), Robin van der Heijden has completed his graduate degree in the United States! In this interview, he tells us about his four-year experience as a student-athlete.<\/p>\n
Name<\/strong>: Robin van der Heijden 1. Best college sports memory<\/strong><\/p>\n Clinching the quarter final of our conference tournament my freshman year at Saint Francis University<\/p>\n 2. Biggest U.S. culture shock<\/strong><\/p>\n Ordering a large Coke at a restaurant and receiving a 2 Liter bottle<\/p>\n 3. Biggest difference between you as a freshman and as a senior<\/strong><\/p>\n I feel like I really grew to be more responsible and became a lot more mature. Looking back, I felt like I was a little kid when I just went to college for my first year.<\/p>\n 4. Most-improved aspect of your sports game<\/strong><\/p>\n My forehand maybe? My many injuries have definitely forced me to become a more aggressive player.<\/p>\n 5. Thing you missed most about the Netherlands.<\/strong><\/p>\n Family & friends, and some foods (drop & stroopwafels).<\/p>\n 6. Thing you missed least about the Netherlands.<\/strong><\/p>\n RAIN!<\/p>\n 7. Favorite dining hall food?<\/strong><\/p>\n The occasional French toast…<\/p>\n 8. Favorite thing about being a student-athlete<\/strong><\/p>\n The feeling of doing something valuable with your life. Whenever I am done with a tough practice or match, I felt a sort of satisfaction. Also, the team aspect is awesome!<\/p>\n 9. Toughest part about being a student-athlete<\/strong><\/p>\n Morning practice.<\/p>\n 10. Plans for after college<\/strong><\/p>\n Good question. Getting my Master\u2019s in Business Administration at the same university in Austin. I won\u2019t have to pay for that because while I\u2019m studying, I will also be working in the athletic department. After that? No clue.<\/p>\n 11. Thing you will miss most about the United States as a country<\/strong><\/p>\n Whenever I go back to the Netherlands I miss the American food. It makes you fat, but it\u2019s good.<\/p>\n
\nSport<\/strong>: Tennis
\nUniversity<\/strong>: Concordia Texas University
\nCity<\/strong>: Austin, Texas
\nMajor<\/strong>: Business Administration<\/p>\n