Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Snohomish, Washington
High School: Monroe
Team: Women's Soccer
Majors: Communication and Graphic Design

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Being able to start and play so well last season after coming back from a major injury. It was a huge for me.

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Taking design classes with Dr. Wicks

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
I really liked the soccer program here, and how close everyone on campus seemed.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Landon Donovan because he always tried to not only better himself but his teammates.

What is your favorite class and why?
Visual Communications because it let me explore my creative side and it's when I decided what career path I really wanted to take.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Dr. Wicks because she is an awesome teacher and believes in my design talent!

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
I'm really good at racing people on crutches.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
I really enjoy graphic design and photography!

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
The sandwich bar
 
Who is your role model?
My parents and my sister have always been really supportive of everything I do, and push me to be a better person.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
I enjoy just being with my team. We are always striving to be better, and have fun while doing it.

What do you like least about practice?
When we have to practice in the cold weather.

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
I plan to go to grad school to further my design knowledge. Then I would love to help make design packages for a professional sports team.

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Singing in the locker room with team, we love belting out "We Can't Stop"

What will you remember most from your college career?
All the close friends I've made.

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Enjoy it and make the most of every moment because as cliché as it is, it really does go by fast.

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