Alex Pickett
Alex Pickett
Year: So.
Hometown: Nashua, N.H.
High School: Nashua North
Events: Breast/Back/IM
Major: Economics/Business/Finance

Getting to know Alex...

My favorite part about competing for Brandeis, other than my teammates, is: Getting to improve my health while taking care of my body

My favorite athletic moment at Brandeis has been: Women’s only swim meet in which we empower other women to strive for greatness in and out of the water

My favorite high school/non-Brandeis athletic moment is: Competing at Boston University and going a best time in the 100 Free

My goal for the 2021-2022 season is: Train rigorously and beat my times. I felt like I did not train enough last year. I really want to get better and to improve

My favorite class/professor at Brandeis is: Econ 20a: Intro to Macroeconomics. Professor Redenius not only got me through this course, but taught me so much about the world and how our economic structure functions.

My favorite high school class was: AP Microeconomics. My teacher, Mr. Johnson, used to teach economics by sharing about his Hostess product collection. It was such a unique experience and inspired me to major in economics at Brandeis

The thing that attracted me most to Brandeis was: I really liked how the courses were rigorous but the professor really cared about the well being of their students. Only at Brandeis would you get this much academic support

My favorite place on campus, outside of Gosman, is: Skyline Residence Hall. It has the best view on the 4th floor

Something new I learned during COVID-19: It's my responsibility as an athlete to wear a mask and protect not only myself but my teammates

My favorite place to travel to is: Anywhere in Europe, especially Italy

I want to study abroad in: London

Outside of my sports, my favorite thing to do at Brandeis is: Investment Club

My summer job/experience was: Lifeguarding

My dream job is: Mayor or Councilwoman of a city

My favorite movie of all time is: Good Will Hunting

My favorite TV Show is: Parks and Recreation of The Office

My favorite song is: Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day or Wonderwall by Oasis

My favorite book is: Jane Eyre

Performer who would play me in the movie of my life: Anne Hathaway

My favorite pro sports team is: The US Swim and Dive Olympic team because I am a swimmer myself

If I were on Jeopardy!, my dream categories would be: Pop Music