Give & Go: Bucknell's Top Scorer Arriana Sajjad
by Matt Forman | LaxMagazine.com | Twitter
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| Arriana Sajjad counts being named
Bucknell's rookie of the year by the school's student newspaper as
one of the prouder moments of her lacrosse career. © John Strohsacker/LaxPhotos.com |
Bison sophomore attacker Arriana Sajjad explains how she decompresses with yoga, Disney and dance, from December’s Give & Go interview from Lacrosse Magazine. Don't get the mag? Join US Lacrosse and its 400,000-plus members today to start your subscription.
Who's your favorite athlete?
I am a huge soccer fan, so Dutch soccer player Johan Cruyff. Many
people would argue in favor of either Pele or Maradona, but I
really admired Cruyff. He just had incredible vision and a gift for
understanding the game.
What's one thing you can't live without?
My iPhone. I can't go a day without texting or checking my email.
I've been obsessed with Instagram lately too.
Who in lacrosse is destined to be a reality TV
star?
My teammate, Caroline Collins — literally about her normal
day-to-day life, and it would be the most entertaining show ever.
She might be one of the most spontaneous, talkative and outgoing
girls I know. There's never a dull moment with her.
Where did you go on your last vacation?
Orlando, Fla., this past June. I have a 5-year old brother, and my
mom and stepdad really wanted to take him to Universal and Disney.
We stayed for about a week and a half and went to all the major
parks.
What's one thing that always puts you in a good
mood?
Hanging out with my friends or family. Yoga, especially bikram,
since it makes me feel so relaxed and de-stressed.
What's one thing lacrosse really needs?
International coverage. It's only a matter of time, but it would
be amazing to see lacrosse become as internationally popular as
soccer. It's such a fantastic sport. It truly would be incredible
to see lacrosse in the Olympics.
It's 2022 — Where are you and what are you
doing?
Ideally, living in either New York City or in L.A., having a
high-paying job, and married with kids.
What's been the proudest moment of your lacrosse
career?
Hearing I was named "The Bucknellian" rookie of the year. There
was an article in the Bucknell student paper about it with a giant,
blown-up picture of me from one of our games. I looked so intense
it was almost terrifying — and it was so embarrassing. Either
way, it was definitely a proud moment.
What did you want to be when you were
younger?
An astronaut in my kindergarten years, then I had my heart set on
being a veterinarian since I was obsessed with animals.
What's the biggest obstacle you've had to
overcome?
My parents' divorce. They divorced when I was really young, and
while I was growing up we dealt with a lot of rough patches as a
family. Over the years there were a lot of times when I just wanted
to give in and give up, but if anything it's taught me how to be
strong, carry on, and forgive and forget.
If you could trade places with one person for a day, who
would it be?
Kate Middleton, hands down.
One thing about you not many people know?
I have danced since I was really young. I did tap, jazz and
ballet. I wish I still had the time to do it in college.
What is under your bed right now?
Just some big travel bags or suitcases. Nothing weird or
special.
Overtime
If you won $10 million, what would you do with it? (from
Rochester Knighthawks and Hamilton Nationals player Joe
Walters)
Buy my dad a new jet ski. When I was 15, we took the jet ski on
the Severn River in Annapolis, and I clogged the engine with
seaweed. Turns out, I ended up breaking the engine. He was not very
happy to say the least.
Double Overtime
What's your favorite work of Shakespeare? (from Will
Schlegel, Norfolk, Va.)
My top three are definitely "Much Ado About Nothing," "A Midsummer
Night's Dream," and "Romeo and Juliet." Picking a favorite is
tough, but it would probably be "Much Ado About Nothing." The plot
and characters are so entertaining and relatable.
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