Getting to Know...Rachel Hawkins

Getting to Know...Rachel Hawkins

X-Women soccer midfielder Rachel Hawkins is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Rachelis a fourth year Human Kinetics student from Calgary, Alta.

If I could be StFX President for a day I would?
Build a full sized indoor turf field and reopen Lane Hall for the day :)

A unique talent or skill I have is?
I can ride a 5 foot tall unicycle backwards

When I am not studying or playing my sport, in my spare time I like to?
Go to the beach with friends

If I could have lunch with anyone in the world, it would be with?
Shania Twain

My biggest pet peeve is?
Loud chewers (@Alex Gosse)

My dream job is?
Physiotherapist specializing in cardiac rehab

If I could compete in any other sport at StFX it would be?
Rugby

If I could come out at the start of a game to an entrance song, it would be?
Unstoppable by Sia

Something interesting about my hometown is?
It's the home of the greatest outdoor show on earth

My favorite moment to date as a StFX student-athlete is?
Beating Acadia in PK's to win AUS in 2016

FAVORITE class:  Sport Psychology
FAVORITE place to study:  Loney Lounge
FAVORITE food:  Carrots and hummus
FAVORITE summer activity:  Hiking
FAVORITE animated movie:  Moana
FAVORITE social media platform:  Instagram
FAVORITE TV show:  Friends
FAVORITE item of clothing:  Cowboy boots
FAVORITE mobile app:  Fitbit
FAVORITE pro sports team:  Stampeders
FAVORITE pro sports athlete:  Christine Sinclair