College Admissions 101 - Going to College with Your Siblings
We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Last up, we asked Michael Maiava about going to school with his brothers.
Q: What school do you go to?
MM: I go to Tufts University
Q: Why did you choose your school?
MM: I specifically chose Tufts for the education as well as an opportunity to continue playing football.
Q: What factors influenced your decision?
MM: Some factors that influenced my decision to go to Tufts were the opportunities that can come with going to a school at Tufts.
Q: Did you plan on going to school with your siblings?
MM: Yes, it was always a dream of ours to go to college together as well as play college football with each other.
Q: What is it like going to school and living with your brothers?
MM: I enjoyed my time going to school with my brothers, I can’t really compare what it’s like going to school by myself since I’ve never experienced it before. But, it’s definitely been a unique experience growing up here and finding ourselves in different ways.
Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?
MM: With recruiting today, I would advise athletes to be patient in the decisions that they make as well as know your reasons for going to a school that is best for you.
Q: Now that you have been in school, what are some things you wish you knew beforehand?
MM: Something that I wish I knew before going to Tufts was the importance of office hours as well as getting to know other students that aren’t on your team.
About Michael Maiava
Born and raised in Hawai’i, Michael is now in his junior year at Tufts University where he plays offensive tackle for the football team and is majoring in economics and finance. With a passion for all sports, he hopes to pursue a career in coaching and/or sports management. When he is not busy with football and school, Michael enjoys playing video games, rooting on the Boston Celtics, and spending time with his family & friends.
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