Meet #RUGym: Claudia Salinas
Dec 23 | Women's Gymnastics
Piscataway, N.J. - With the 2015 Rutgers gymnastics season almost here, take an opportunity to meet this year's Scarlet Knights. Rutgers begins its season Jan. 10, 2015 when it travels to Penn State to compete against the Nittany Lions, New Hampshire and Cornell.
To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com introduces junior Claudia Salinas.
Birthday: 07/27/1994
Parents: Dennis and Faith Salinas
Siblings: Alexandra
Hometown: Allendale, N.J.
High School: Northern Highlands Regional
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Sean Townsend
Favorite Pro Athlete: Nick Youngquest
Favorite Movies: A Beautiful Mind, American Beauty and Eternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind
Favorite Actor: Leonardo Dicaprio
Favorite TV Shows: American Horror Story, Dexter and Family Guy
Favorite Foods: Pad Thai and Spicy Tuna Rolls
Favorite Song Right Now: "Make Damn Sure" by Taking Back Sunday
Favorite Class at RU: Abnormal Psychology
Favorite Campus at RU: College Avenue on a snowy day
Favorite Holiday: Christmas time with my best friend and family
When I was little I always wanted to be an Anthropologist.
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod is Easton Corbin.
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be with Leonardo Dicaprio.
Something people might not know about me is that I love to draw.
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to Bora Bora.
My favorite places to eat on campus are Easton Thai and PJ's.
My favorite place to hangout on campus is Club Alex (Alexander Library).
What I miss the most about my hometown is seeing my dogs and parents every day.
If I weren't an athlete, I would be a guitar player.
When at the mall, the first store I go to is Bloomingdales.
My favorite gymnastics memory is receiving the Optional Gymnast of the Year Award.
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because of the proximity to home and the awesome coaches.
After graduation I hope to be accepted to a physical therapy program.
The most influential people in my life are both of my parents.
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to listen to "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega.
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is our chance to make a big splash in the Big Ten Conference.
My goal for the 2015 season is to make the night session of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.
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