Erica Carlson

Women's Basketball

Getting to Know Erica Carlson

Jan. 4, 2008

If you had one million dollars, where would it go?
Some to my family, some to savings, and the rest to those who need it.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
A kangaroo because they are jumpers

What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who chew really loudly or with their mouths open

What has been your most difficult adjustment at USD?
Time Management

If you had a supernatural power, what would it be and why?
To never get tired so I could just keep running and working out

What is the biggest difference in high school basketball and college basketball?
The overall level of play... the girls now are a lot more physical

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you thus far here at USD?
On the first day of class, when my teacher reached out her hand to take my paper, I shook her hand instead. It was awkward.

Who did you imitate as a child and why?
Nobody

Who would you cast to play you in a movie?
Mary Ann Falcosky

Life would be perfect if...
Everyone just got along

If basketball wasn't an option, I'd be...
A normal college student

I feel most comfortable when wearing...
Basketball clothes

If you could go on any reality television show, what would it be and why?
Extreme Makeover Home Edition, so I could help fix up people's homes and make their lives better

What is your dream car and why?
All I want is a car... I'm not too picky

What is one talent you don't have that you wish you had?
I wish I could dance

What do you miss most about home?
My family, friends, and home cooked meals

What has been your biggest adjustment to college life?
Time Management

How are you handling your independence?
Very Well

If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be and why?
Someone whose life is different from mine, so I could be exposed to new things

What is your motivation?
My family and my team

What is your ultimate goal and why?
To be happy

What do you like most about San Diego (Non-Basketball Related)?
The campus and the people

What is your favorite book and why?
Lovely Bones

What is your strength? weakness?
Strength: Kindness. Weakness: Shyness

What is your favorite USD sport, other than basketball?
Volleyball

What is your dream job?
I think it would be really fun to find something that keeps me involved with athletics.

One thing I do everyday is...
Shower

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