California: 2008 (Junior) Rowed on the second varsity 8+ that placed sixth at the NCAA Championships and won the Pac-10 title...earned a Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention. 2007 (Sophomore) Rowed in the second varsity 8+ that placed first at the Pac-10 Championships and second at the NCAA Championships. 2006 (Freshman) Rowed in the novice 8+ that placed third at the Pac-10 Championships.
Personal: History major...rowed for Saint Ignatius Prep...participated in cross country and basketball while in high school...hobbies include reading, going to the ocean and hiking...parents are Alicia and Edward Silvia...has two siblings, Georgia and Edward.
The best part about being on Cal crew is: My teammates are so inspirational and I get to spend time with them every day.
The best part of the University is: The amazing range of classes you can take.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: Not any one particular moment. Once Pac-10s and NCAAs were over, I felt so accomplished and that I was a part of something bigger than myself. It is very humbling.
I chose Cal because: It is set apart by its eclectic course catalogue, diverse faculty and student body, and general aesthetic beauty of the campus. Plus, I love the Bay Area and couldn't picture myself anywhere else.
