Tucson, ARIZ -- There is no doubt Forward Jill Aguilera exceeds at the University of Arizona on and off the pitch. See how she continued to excel academically and physically after she left Tucson and through quarantining in San Diego, Calif.
 

How did the remainder of the semester go for you?
"Academically, it went well, I like taking online classes but I do not like being away from campus and my teammates."

What kept you motivated in school? (during quarantine)
"My professors were super awesome and motivating throughout quarantine and assuring us that we're all in this together, which helped me stay focused and I looked forward to my Zoom classes."

Where did you finish the semester?
"San Diego."

What kept you motivated to stay active? (during quarantine) 
"At first I would blast music in my backyard and do the workouts Jim gave us and then i went to a sports park near my house with 2 soccer fields so I would take balls to the field and run too."

What are you doing now to stay busy? (any fun hobbies or activities)
"I have been cooking/baking, finding cool shows/movies to watch, and I recently started to learn how to skimboard."

What are you most looking forward to for next season/semester?
I am looking forward to season (of course), being back with my teammates, and being on campus for my last semester.

Have you learned anything about yourself since quarantine started?
"After spending so much time with my family, I learned a lot about our family history."

What is the best thing to come out of quarantine?
"The best thing that came out of quarantine was the amount of time I got to spend with my family. I got to hear some of the best stories from my grandmother about growing up in a farm in New York."

Do you have any good show or movie recommendations? 
TV shows: Love, Victor; Ozark; and Mindhunter
Movies: Extraction, Uncut Gems, and Eurovision: Song Contest
Documentary: 13th (I've re-watched this 3 times)