Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Melbourne, Florida
High School: Viera
Team: Women’s Soccer
Major: Communication
Minor: PR/Advertising and Sports Management

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Scoring the winning goal in the NACC Tournament Championship last year.

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
When we went to feed my starving children as a class.

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
Wanted to get a new experience, and move away from home. I also liked the girls and the campus.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Katie Stengel, because she is my best friend and has more drive than any other person i have ever met.

What is your favorite class and why?
Corporate and Professional Communications, because it taught me a lot and I enjoyed the way it was taught.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Erika Rakas, I've had her for a couple classes and she's always friendly and makes learning enjoyable. She makes sure to keep her students engaged in what she is teaching in a fun and enthusiastic way.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Volleyball

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Reading

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
The salad bar

Who is your role model?
My brother

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Spending time with my teammates, and the activities we do

What do you like least about practice?
The circle drill

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
To go to grad school somewhere in the south

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Listen to certain songs

What will you remember most from your college career?
My teammates and what my coaches have taught me

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Don't be afraid to try new things, be willing to evolve as a person and as an athlete. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will improve and that will lead to success.

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