Becoming a WNBA Champion: Sue Bird’s College Journey

In this episode of Study Hall College Journeys Hank Green interviews the incredible Sue Bird, the five-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA and NCAA champion, All-Star record holder, media entrepreneur, activist, Barbie Hall of Famer, queer icon, communications major, and all-around multi-hyphenate!

Before her historic 20-year career with the Seattle Storm, Sue was another high school athlete navigating the challenges of choosing the right college and education to help her become an epic leader on and off the court. Join us as we dive into Sue's formative years at UConn and the pivotal moments that laid the foundation for Sue Bird to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.

We’re on a mission to learn how people have learned! To do that we’re interviewing people from various fields and asking them about their lives, careers, and college journeys. "College Journeys" aims to inspire viewers by showcasing the varied paths to success and highlighting the importance of learning, both in school and life.
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Chapters:
00:35 - Intro and Togethxr
01:44 - Education in Sue's Home
03:13 - Knowing You're Good at Stuff?
05:41 - Gifted or Forged?
08:32 - Choosing High School
12:00 - Why University of Connecticut
14:51 - Choosing a Major
16:16 - The WNBA and UConn
18:35 - Athletic and Academic Balance
20:10 - What Was a Comms Major for Sue?
24:14 - A World Where Sue Didn't Go to College?
24:55 - How Did Basketball Pay For School?
25:18 - Basketball Life Lessons
28:03 - Responsibility and Ownership
33:15 - Was Comm the Right Major?
34:34 - After College/Getting Drafted
37:25 - No Structure After College
43:54 - Success and Winning
46:23 - Togethxr and Helping Others
50:48 - What's Next?
52:43 - What Did Sue Feel Like She Made It?
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