Throughout the 2020-2021 year, the Aurora University athletic department will highlight the senior student-athletes. The seniors will provide some insight to their time at AU while getting to know them as individuals they have grown into in their time as a Spartan.
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Senior Spotlight: Jason Morales (Men's Soccer)
Major:Â Elementary Education with an ESL/Bilingual Endorsement
What are your plans after graduation? Becoming an elementary school teacher and eventually moving into the administrative side of education.
What is your most memorable/best academic experience at AU? My most memorable experience at AU was being a part of the Spartan Ambassador program in the Admissions Office. I made some lifelong friends and enjoyed giving tours to prospective students.
What is your most memorable athletic moment at AU? My most memorable athletic moment at AU was making lifelong friends and winning the NACC.
Other than the sport(s) you play; what other sports activity are you good at? Long distance running (Full and half-marathons).
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby or activity? Watching soccer and running long distances for fun.
What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria? The wraps or chicken nuggets.
What AU faculty or staff member had the greatest impact on you and why? Dr. Deborah Stevens because she is passionate about teaching and her class has prepared me for life after the classroom. I strive to be a great teacher like her someday.
What do you enjoy most and least about practice? I enjoyed every minute of practice and liked working hard.
Do you have any pregame rituals? Listen to my pre-game playlist.
What advice would you give to underclassmen at AU? To make the most of your four years at AU, time goes by fast so don't be afraid to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.
If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever, what would it be and why? Nights by Frank Ocean because it's my favorite song.
What is something that people may not know about you but should? I can speak three languages: English, Spanish, and French.
If you could spend an hour each with three people (past or present), who would you choose and why?      Â
Guillermo Ochoa because he inspired me to become a goalkeeper.
Michael Jackson because he was one of my favorite artists growing up and he was an icon.
Kobe Bryant because he is the epitome of hard work and shows that you can achieve anything if you're willing to put in the work.
