New Kids on the Block is a series featuring student-athletes that are new to UTRGV this year to allow everyone to get to know the next generation of Vaqueros. Look out for features every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
 
Name: Nadia Colon
Sport: Women's Soccer
 
1. Where are you from?
Miami, Florida
 
2. What was it like growing up there?
Amazing because there's always something to do.
 
3. What is your favorite childhood memory?
Definitely taking a month-long trip to Europe.
 
4. What's was your go-to food as a kid? Is it the same now?
French fries
 
5. What's your favorite color?
Blue or purple, I can't decide.
 
6. What's your favorite book?
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
 
7. What was your favorite TV show as a kid? What about now?
It was Suite Life on Deck. Now it's Gossip Girl.
 
8. What's your favorite movie?
The Kissing Booth 2
 
9. What's your favorite song?
Agua (with J Balvin)
 
10. Who is your favorite musical artist/group?
Post Malone
 
11. Who is your favorite celebrity (non-sports)?
Jhene Aiko

12. Other than the sport in which you compete, what is your favorite sport?
Basketball
 
13. Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
Crystal Dunn because she has fantastic aggression.
 
14. If you weren't competing in your sport, what would you be doing?
Furthering my skill.
 
15. Why did you choose your sport?
My sister inspired me, and every time I played I was at home.
 
16. What is the biggest challenge of being a student-athlete?
Balancing excelling on the field and in the classroom.
 
17. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
Sleep and watch Netflix
 
18. What brought you to UTRGV?
The diversity and dynamic.
 
19. What are your major/minor/planned areas of study?
Business finance
 
20. What's your dream job?
Powerful injury lawyer
 
21. What is something most people don't know about you?
I'm very motivated by little things, whether it's on or off the field.
 
22. Which New Kids on the Block song best describes you?
A. Games
B. Hangin' Tough
C. Step by Step
D. You Got It
E. Other ______________
 
23. Now be honest, had you ever previously heard of any of those songs or the band New Kids on the Block before?
Never heard of them.

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