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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Robby Bier

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Robby Bier

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Sport: Men's Basketball
Year: Senior (C'15)
Position: Guard
Hometown/High School: Milford, Conn./Fairfield Prep

Major: Economics
 
Why did you choose Drew University?
I chose Drew because the basketball program seemed to be a good fit for me, and I was very interested in the Wall Street program along with the easy access to NYC.

Why did you choose your major and what is your favorite course?
I chose my major because of my passion for financial markets and the macroeconomy. My favorite course other than the Wall Street program has been Money, Banking, and the Macroeconomy.

What is your most memorable moment as a Ranger?
My most memorable moment as a Ranger was scoring my first collegiate points as a Freshman.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student and in the classroom?
Being an athlete has taught me some of my most valuable lessons outside of the classroom, but the resources and guidance that my teammates, coaches, and the athletic department provide has ensured my successes in the classroom as well.

What is the most difficult part of your sport?
The most difficult part of my sport is maintaining the mental and physical toughness to compete day in and day out.

Why do you wear your jersey number?
I've always worn number 2, and everyone in my family has always worn number 2. I wear 22 now because I know I wouldn't have made it to where I am today without them. Every time I put on my jersey, I take them out on the court with me.

What advice do you have for a prospective Drew University student-athlete?
I would just say that you couldn't ask to be surrounded by better people every day here at Drew and the tremendous diversity both in and out of the classroom provides all of the tools necessary for a student-athlete to leave in 4 years well-equipped to take on the next chapter in their lives.

Why is community service important to your role as a student-athlete at Drew?
Community service is important for student-athletes as well as anyone else at Drew because it teaches valuable lessons moving forward, and it is important to give back to the community as we are privileged to be a part of such an accomplished University.

Name one obstacle or form of adversity you have had to overcome...
The most difficult form of adversity I had to overcome was my knee surgery a few years ago. It drastically changed me as a player physically, but it was the mental aspect of the change that was the most difficult to overcome.

Rapid Fire:
Color? Red
Food? Bacon, Egg and Cheese
Restaurant? Bier Garden
Movie? Wolf of Wall Street
TV Show? Entourage
Musical Artist? Diplo
Athlete? Deion Sanders
Pro Team? Mets, Giants, Knicks
Hobbies? Getting money
Most Prized Possession? My trading account
Biggest Fear? Whales