Pia Hauch

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Oakland, Calif.
	High School: Bentley

	Height: 5-10
	Position: Port
	Experience: HS

2007-08: Competed in the Varsity Four.

High School: Rowed for Oakland Strokes from 2003-07 ... helped Varsity Eight to gold medal finishes at the Royal Henley Regatta in 2006 and San Diego Crew Classic in 2005 and 2006 ... won the silver medal in the Varsity Eight at USRowing Youth Nationals in 2006.

Personal: Born in Berkeley, Calif. ... parents are Kurt and Brooke Hauch ... has two older siblings, Erik and Amber ... major is undecided ... hobbies include traveling, shopping, and skiing.

Getting to Know Pia Hauch:

Parents	Kurt and Brooke Hauch
Siblings	Erik and Amber
Major	Undeclared
Contemplated Profession	Undecided
Other hobbies outside of Stanford	Travel, shopping and skiing
I was introduced to rowing by	The local rowing summer camp
I would describe myself as:	Driven, easygoing, fun-loving and overanalytical
What people don't know about me is:	I have dual citizenship in the U.S. and Denmark
The reason I love rowing is:	The team atmosphere and dedication that each individual carries with them
My favorite pre-race ritual is:	Good food and good music
The Stanford Rowing team will be fun to watch this year because	We have two Olympians on the team
The thing I love most about rowing is:	The friendship and closeness of the team
The thing I love most about sports is:	The exercise and the common interest in something
My favorite food is	Avocado and meat
Favorite TV Show	Friends
Favorite Musical Artist	Too many to choose
Favorite Movie	Wedding Crashers, and anything that can make me laugh
My favorite professional/Olympic athlete is	Picabo Street and Michael Phelps
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be:	Anna Wintour, the current editor-in-chief of the U.S. version of "Vogue"
The best advice I've ever received was:	Don't wish memories away...cherish every day
I am most thankful in my life for	The opportunities that I've had to learn, grow and thrive
My parents were right when they told me	You don't quit when the going gets tough
The reason I chose Stanford	I wanted an amazing education and I wanted to be in an environment where I would constantly be surrounded by accomplished yet fun individuals
The people who have had the greatest influence on my life are:	My parents and my friends
My most prized possession is:	My baby blanket
If I were not a collegiate rower I would be:	A skier
Favorite Book	The Harry Potter series
The Place I'd Most Like To Visit	Greece
Favorite Sport Other Than Rowing	Skiing
Favorite Place I've Ever Visited	Venice, Italy
Favorite Type Of Music	I'll listen to anything
My Greatest Athletic Achievement	Winning at the Henley Regatta
The best thing about Stanford is	The people
If I had to cook all of my meals I would probably survive on	Guacamole, Cheerios, and peanut butter sandwiches