Emily Schein

Position:
AA
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Plano, Texas

Prep:
Trained with Yevgeny Marchenko and Laurie Dix at WOGA (World Olympic Gymnastics Academy) in Frisco, Texas • USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Level 10 national qualifier in 2012, placing sixth on uneven bars, ninth on balance beam and 14th in the all-around • Multiple state and regional champion • Was teh 2012 and 2013 Texas champion on balance beam • Attended Frisco High School where she graduated magna cum laude.

Personal:
Daughter of Suzanne Schein • Born March 14, 1996, in Huizhou, China.

Get to Know Emily:

Nickname: Em/ Schein/ Emschein

Major: Biology

Career Plans: Surgeon

What is the best thing about being at UNC? Everything! From the team and coaches to staff to the atmosphere. There's nothing better than being a Tar Heel

Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time... watching sports

My greatest strength as a gymnast is... my determination

Biggest sports thrill and why? Cowboys winning the Super Bowl

Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why? My mom because she has supported me through everything

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

Favorite Food: Sushi

Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I've watched every episode of The Office seven times...and counting

Favorite class at UNC and why: Classical History- Age of Augustus. It's interesting learning about ancient Rome

At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? 4; being too scared to walk across the high beam

The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Sarah- Frisk

What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? Countdown by Beyonce (duet with Kaitlynn)

What reality show would you most like to be on? Cupcake Wars

My favorite guilty pleasure is: dining hall cookies

If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Dirk

The most interesting person I've met at UNC is: Lauren Weisel

People say I look like... N/A

Favorite place to visit: Wrightsville Beach