Why did you choose to attend Bowdoin?
I chose Bowdoin because of its rigorous academics and the opportunity to play field hockey in the NESCAC. Coming from a small high school, I knew how important it was for me to find a college that had a similar supportive and close-knit environment. I also love going to college in Maine. Brunswick is a great town, and the Maine coastline is beautiful.
What is the best thing about being part of the NESCAC
The best thing about the NESCAC is that every single game is highly competitive, which pushes everyone to bring their best every time they step on the field. It is also neat to play in a historic league with so many longstanding rivalries.
Who is your favorite professor?
My favorite professor at Bowdoin is Professor Nelson in the Economics Department. I had the chance to take Economics Statistics with him, and what stood out right away was how personable he is. He has a way of making any material engaging and approachable. Beyond the classroom, he really invests in his students, through office hours or just taking the time to get to know us outside of class.
Have you studied abroad during your collegiate experience
Last Spring, I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. I am a Hispanic Studies minor, so I took a variety of courses, which were all taught in Spanish. My favorite course was held in the Prado Museum, the main national art museum in Spain.
What internships/research projects have you participated in?
This summer, I interned at a middle-market investment bank where I learned about the process of how companies are bought and sold. I particularly valued how important collaboration is to their culture. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work on small deal teams, really get to know the people, and learn from more senior team members.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
The greatest lesson I’ve learned from being a student-athlete is how much satisfaction and joy can be realized from being part of something bigger than yourself. Attending a school and being on a team rooted in tradition has taught me how much more we all can accomplish when working toward the same goal.
What is your favorite place on your campus
Thorne Dining Hall is my favorite place on campus. The food at Bowdoin is incredible, and I always look forward to dinners with my teammates after practices.
Who has been the most influential person to you during your time in college
The most influential person during my time at Bowdoin has been my coach, Nicky Pearson. She is remarkably genuine in the way she cares for all of us. She is an excellent mentor and a great example of high achievement. She has pushed me to raise my own standards for myself both on and off the field, and I know we are all better off having had her as a coach.
What is something interesting about you that others might not know
I have a black belt in Taekwondo.
What is something you enjoy doing when not in class or competing in your sport?
Something I enjoy outside of the classroom or field hockey is playing and watching tennis. I grew up playing every day in the summer. Two years ago, I had a summer job teaching tennis to 5-15-year-old kids.
