Episode summary introduction: Joey grew up with two passions: Tennis and Languages. Tennis enabled him to go to Amherst as a scholar-athlete and pursue his love for Languages and Cultures.

Joey Fritz is a graduate of Amherst College with a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why Amherst?
• Being a Scholar-Athlete
• Progressive Student Body
• Love for Languages
• Advice for Applicants
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Looking back at Amherst []
• Why Amherst? []
• A passion for Tennis []
• The Student-Athlete Challenge []
• Transition to College Tennis []
• Smooth Academic Transition []
• Diverse Student Body []
• The Profs, The Teaching []
• Love for Languages []
• Group Living []
• Socially Progressive Student Body []
• Summer Pursuits []
• Samuel Wallace Brown Scholarship []
• An Amherst Redo? []
• Counsel to Aspiring Students []
• Tip: What’s Your Next Move? []
  

Our Guest: Joey Fritz is a graduate of Amherst College with a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies.

Memorable Quote: Joey on managing time with tennis and studies: “You want something done, give it to a busy person”.

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