Being a student athlete, I've learned to persevere through many challenges in both academics and sports. I would say it’s a quality that is a large indicator of who I am as a person.
In volleyball, I’ve pushed through having severe tonsillitis (to the point where I would blackout during games my junior year) and still achieving honorable mention in All-Conference. Then having a bone bruise halfway through my senior year- being told I would be out for the season- but pushing to play until the pain was unbearable, and still being nominated for All-Conference. Doing all this while still bettering my playing - never shying away from digging a ball.
In academics pushing to complete challenging courses with good grades was a struggle because I was taking classes that were meant for a grade level above. I love pushing my boundaries both academically and physically. I love learning new things and plan to major in sociology and minor in women's studies, and I love putting my all on the court.