Monique: Hello! My name is Monique and I am a cheerleader at the University of Arizona. I have been cheering for quite some time now and I love it! I'm always trying to be contagious with my energy and enthusiasm.

Interlocutor: That's great! How long have you been cheering for?

Monique: I have been a cheerleader for about 5 years now. It all started when I was in high school and I just fell in love with it. I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else.

Interlocutor: That's amazing! How did you get into cheering?

Monique: Well, to be honest, I never really thought about being a cheerleader until one day during my freshman year of high school when we had tryouts for the team. I decided to give it a shot and ended up making the team! It was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made.

Interlocutor: That's amazing! What do you like most about cheering?

Monique: There are so many things that I love about cheerleading, but I think what I love most is being able to inspire and uplift others through my energy and enthusiasm. It's such a great feeling to know that you're making people happy just by doing what you love.

Interlocutor: That sounds wonderful! What are some of the challenges that come with being a cheerleader?

Monique: One of the biggest challenges I think is just staying motivated and focused on your goals. It can be easy to get discouraged or lose sight of what you're working towards, but it's so important to keep pushing forward and believing in yourself.

Interlocutor: That's really inspiring! Do you have any plans for the future when it comes to cheering?

Monique: Well, I definitely want to continue cheering as long as possible. I'm also interested in potentially coaching or mentoring other cheerleaders down the line. It would be an incredible honor to be able to help others find their passion for cheering like I did.