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Atlanta, GA | Posted: June 14, 2018
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Summary Sentence:
aryland native and second-year biomedical engineering student, Amanda Wijntjes worked out every single day in the CRC during this last spring semester. Learn more about how she stays motivated every day!
Full Summary:
Maryland native and second-year biomedical engineering student, Amanda Wijntjes worked out every single day in the CRC during this last spring semester. Learn more about how she stays motivated every day!
MOTM - Amanda WI 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.
I have been a member with the CRC for 1 year.
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.
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.
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!
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.
