What is the best thing about being part of the NESCAC
I think the community you gain is the best thing about being part of the NESCAC. There is a very strong sense of community, both at Wesleyan and across all the NESCAC schools. The fierce competition we play in-season turns into a warm familiarity off the field that has helped me form valuable connections and lasting friendships over the past three years.
What extracurricular activities or service activities do you participate in?
I’m a Take Flight guide, which means I meet with a group of first-year student-athletes each week in the first month of school to help them adjust to college life and give them tips and resources. I am also one of the Women’s Soccer representatives for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), where I help develop new activities and initiatives to increase fan engagement and raise awareness of important causes within the athletic community.
Beyond athletics, I also like to volunteer in educational settings. In the past, I have volunteered at a local preschool and a middle school in Middletown, and I hope to continue volunteering in these settings through a psychology research lab this fall.
What’s your go-to warmup song?
Uproar - Lil Wayne.
What is something you enjoy doing that you never get tired of?
I love the ocean. I could swim, paddleboard, or attempt to surf with my friends and family all day. There are so many different water activities, and I am determined to try all of them at some point.
What has been your favorite class?
My favorite class I’ve taken is Race and Education Policy. It was fascinating to explore how economics, education, and race intersect. For our final projects, we developed policy recommendations for school districts of our choosing, tying together what we learned and applying it to a tangible issue facing nearby schools. Overall, the class was both impactful and inspiring, sparking my interest in education policy.
Have you studied abroad during your collegiate experience?
Yes! I studied abroad in Amsterdam, and it was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to everyone who can go. I took a lot of different classes, but my favorite ones were Dutch, Politics and Artificial Intelligence, and Dutch Contemporary Social Policy.
What has been the most interesting part of your major?
I think the most interesting part of studying economics, psychology, and education is learning how all three subjects intersect with one another. Economics, for instance, helps explain the structures and incentives that shape educational systems, while psychology provides insight into how students think, learn, and respond within those systems. Seeing this overlap is very exciting because it connects abstract concepts to very real challenges and pushes me to look at these problems from more than one perspective.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
I think the greatest lesson I’ve learned from being a student-athlete is the importance of teamwork. Being part of a team with 30 girls who have one collective goal and passion is incredibly special and not something everyone gets to experience. Our grit and drive come from supporting one another and recognizing that everything we do is for the team as much as it is for ourselves. Being surrounded by so much care and support has made me a better teammate both on and off the field and has shown me what’s possible when we put our heads and hearts together.
What is your favorite place on your campus?
Pi Cafe!!! Pi is my go-to place to grab coffee, study, get breakfast, chat with friends, etc. It has very comfy seats and the kindest staff (shoutout Miguel and Laura). The bagels are always worth waiting for in line out the door.
What is something you enjoy doing when not in class or competing in your sport?
I love to read books and write letters
