We recently conducted light-hearted, get-to-know interviews with members of Vanderbilt bowling’s freshman class. Today we meet Liz Ross of Rotterdam, N.Y.
Age I began to bowl: 5 years old
Who got me started with bowling: My Dad got me started with the sport; he bowled in high school and has coached for years
Favorite part about being at Vanderbilt: I love the collaborative atmosphere and how there’s trees everywhere
Favorite musical performer: Twenty One Pilots
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: The Vampire Diaries
Favorite midnight snack: Always chocolate
Favorite thing about myself: I smile easily
The best tasting food I can make: Chocolate chip cookies
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Jordan Spieth (golfer)
Talent I’d most like to have: I wish I could do a backflip
Favorite thing to do away from bowling: I love going out with friends and watching movies
My best non-athletic talent: I can play the drums
Favorite aspect of Nashville: definitely the food and that there’s always something to do
Superstitions: I keep a spoon in my bowling bag for good luck
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Will Smith
What I would do if I won the lottery: Buy a Tesla
Ultimate vacation destination: Anywhere with a beach
Career goal outside of bowling: It would be really cool to work for NASA one day.
The most famous person(s) I’ve met: Jason Belmonte (Pro Bowler)
Three things on my bucket list are: Go skydiving, visit Europe, and cliff jumping
One thing my hometown is famous for: General Electric and Jumpin Jacks Drive-In
What I like best about my coaches: They push us to be the best versions of ourselves both on and off the lanes
Biggest influence in my life: My parents because they are great role models and they made me who I am today
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: “There are two pains in life, the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. One is temporary and the other can last forever.”
My advice to young people is: Dream big and work hard
Why did you choose Vanderbilt: I chose Vanderbilt because it’s a prestigious school with a great bowling program
