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NESCAC Friday Feature: Peter Simplicio, Bates Football

Peter Simplicio, Bates

Peter Simplicio
Bates College
Football
Senior
West Hartford, Conn.
Major: Economics
Minor: Religious Studies 

Why did you choose to attend Bates?
The culture and the people were the main factors in choosing Bates College.

Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
To continue to play the sport I love at an elite institution. 

What is the best thing about being part of the NESCAC?
Being part of a community that supports you.

What is something you enjoy doing that you never get tired of
Hanging out with my friends. 

Who is your favorite professor?
Ali Akhtar. He was a fantastic professor who really connected with his students on a personal level. 

Have you studied abroad during your collegiate experience?
I studied in Amsterdam last spring semester where I took a lot of history courses to learn from a European perspective. 

What internships/research projects have you participated in?
I worked as a summer consultant at Recombinators where I was able to interact with clients and continue to develop my strategic and critical thinking skills.

What is your favorite place on your campus?
Commons. It is a one-of-a-kind dinning hall that allows you to interact with everyone on campus. 

What is something interesting about you that others might not know
I am a very good skier.

What is something you enjoy doing when not in class or competing in your sport?
Walking up Mount David which has a very unique and beautiful view. 

Three things on your bucket list: 
- Skydiving
- Visit Rome
- Climb Mount Washington

Favorite thing about your school: 
The community

Favorite thing about fall:
Football

Sunrise or sunset: 
Sunset

Dogs or cats: 
Dogs, but my favorite animal is a Blue Goose

Beach or mountains:
Beach

Favorite quote: 
“Anything is possible” - Kevin Garnett

Last show you binge-watched: 
Prison Break

Last book you read: 
Chasing The Bear

Favorite sports figure: 
Joey Chestnut

What makes you laugh the most: 
Hanging out with my friends

What phrase or saying does your coach say often: 
“Mechanical effort, detail, energy.”