Kansas State University Athletics
Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because as soon as I had my first campus visit I loved it. I love the campus, town, and the people. I was also wanting to go to a bigger school. With K-State I got a big school but small town feel which is exactly what I was looking for.
Who has been the most influential in your choice to row at K-State?
My mom was the person who encouraged me to visit K-State and look into being a possible rower. If it wasn't for her I may have not known about this great opportunity ahead of me.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I have played basketball competitively throughout high school. I think it has prepared me to row at this level because it taught me how to push through and be strong mentally which I know will definitely help me in a sport like rowing.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan to major in Apparel and Textiles marketing. I decided to choose that as my major because I have always really been into the business side of fashion and design.
What stood out to you about the K-State Rowing Team?
Even though it's a bigger team everyone is really close and nice to each other.
What made K-State stand out in your recruiting process?
K-State stood out to me because it was truly a big family and IÂ loved that. It was one of the only towns that IÂ could truly see myself living in.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan to pursue Chemical Engineering. I have always loved chemistry and have always wanted to incorporate it into my profession.
What makes you most excited about rowing at K-State?
I am just excited for the new challenge and becoming friends with all of the amazing girls on the team. I loved that the team welcomed me with open arms. They made me feel like I was part of the team, and I appreciated that so much.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I played volleyball for four years, basketball for three years, and soccer for four years. They have taught me the importance of diligence, commitment, and team work.
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What made K-State Stand out in your college search?
K-State primarily stood out to me because I had the opportunity to row here. Other than that, it’s unique because it’s a huge college in a small town. The campus is very nice and super cute.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I will be majoring in Architecture because it fits me and my interests very well.
What stood out to you about the K-State Rowing Team?
Definitely the coaches. They made the decision so easy for me. They are so great and I love that most of them have gone through the program themselves. The coaches made all of the difference. They made me feel so welcome and they are all so kind!
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I played basketball and volleyball. For me, both of these sports required a lot of mental toughness and time management. During the school basketball season it was also club volleyball season so year after year I would have 4+ hours of practices a night. It’s hard to give your 110% every minute, but now that I’m used to time commitment and have worked on my mental toughness it has hopefully prepared me!
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Why did you choose K-State?
I really loved how nice all the people were when I came on my first visit. K-State also has all the resources that I need to succeed in school and to help me pursue a career.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I am majoring in Kinesiology because I want to be a physical therapist and that major seems like the one that would prepare me best for physical therapy school.
What makes you most excited about rowing at K-State?
I am excited to have the opportunity to continue being an athlete throughout college, and I am also excited to be able to be apart of such a hardworking team.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
Volleyball and Swimming. They both made me love being a part of a team. Swimming and volleyball both taught me the importance of a good work ethic and the importance of having determination in any aspect of life.
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Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because I fell in love with the campus and everyone that I met with was extremely nice and helpful. I instantly felt at home and was super excited to become a wildcat!
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
In high school I played basketball and volleyball. I think that my experiences from these sports have taught me a lot about dedication and hard work. In both of these sports you need a lot of practice and conditioning in order to be a successful player, which I feel I can apply in rowing. Also, these sports require the development of a lot of different techniques that require a lot of hard work and dedication. I feel knowing this will help me with developing myself as a rower.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan on majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies. I want to become a teacher because some of the most influential adults in my life have been a lot of my teachers. I want to be able to provide that same level of support and influence to my future students.
What makes you most excited about rowing at K-State?
The thing that I am most excited for with rowing is that it will be an new sport and experience for me. As much as I love all the other sports I am involved with I feel it will be very refreshing to start something new. I am so pumped to be given this opportunity to become a rower and am excited to see what is to come.
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Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because I felt very welcomed on my visit. I knew that everyone there was willing to help me and wanted me to have the best experience, which I did. K-State also interested me because of many degree programs and clubs available. I know that I'll be able to find something that interests me with all of the options provided.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan to major in Nutrition and Health because it will prepare me to later pursue a degree in optometry. I'm most excited to train and continue to be apart of a team. I've watched these girl put in maximum effort to support the team and I can't wait to be a part of that.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
In high school I've played volleyball, basketball, and track. Basketball and volleyball are team sports and have taught me how to not only work together and encourage my teammates, but to trust them as well. In rowing, working together is key because everything must be done in unison to get the best results. Track is more of an individual sport and I've learned to push myself when I don't always have teammates to encourage me. While training for rowing I'll need to push myself in the same way.
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Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because it feels like home to me, it is close to my family and in a town I am very familiar with. Family is one of the most important things to me and K-State feels like family to me. I love how every person that attends/attended K-State takes pride in being a Wildcat.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan to major in Secondary Education. I chose to major in Secondary Ed because of the great role models that I had while in school. I love helping people learn and being a role model for underclassmen in my school. My teachers really showed me that being a teacher is more than just teaching. It's impacting someone's life forever.
What stood out to you about the K-State Rowing Team?
What really stood out to me about the team was the way the coaches really care about the team and the recruits. They treat everyone like their kids or even sisters. They really try to make connections with recruits.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I played varsity volleyball all four years of high school. Volleyball shaped me into the person I am today. It taught me how to be able to work as a team and lead a team. I think that volleyball will help me with rowing because you have to work together as one unit to row and i have learned the teamwork aspect of sports throughout my years in high school.
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What made K-State stand out in your college search?Â
The friendliness of everyone on campus really stood out. Everyone I interacted with was so warm and welcoming. I received a handwritten letter from almost every person I met with on campus. It showed that the really did care about our meetings. The personal touch was impactful.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I have played Lacrosse competitively since sophomore year. I think it prepared me for rowing because it taught me how to put the effort in and be persistent, even when I had no clue what I was doing. Learning a new sport taught me how to cope with frustration through determination.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I am majoring in journalism. I enjoy photography and capturing split second moments that tell you a lot about what is happening.
Who has been the most influential in your choice to row at K-State?
No one person has had the biggest impact on my choice. With every interaction I have had with the team I’ve seen the closeness and fitness of the team and have had an overwhelming desire to want to obtain that.
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Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because it had everything I was looking for in a college: a great community, many traditions, and superior academic programs.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan on majoring in biology and minoring in business. I intend to eventually attend dental school to become a dentist!
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What stood out to you most about the team?
The team’s atmosphere is what stood out to me the most. Everyone was so close and encouraging to each other, it's something I can't wait to be a part of.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I played varsity basketball, golf, soccer and track in high school. I feel like each of them prepared me in a different way. Golf helped me improve my mental game and I learned how to handle adversity on my own. Soccer and basketball taught me how to work well with other people and do what's best for the team. Track helped me push myself to better personal records and learn how to focus on developing skills.
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Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-state because I felt like it was the best fit for me. One thing that really stood out is how the girls on the team carry themselves. They all are intelligent young women who are always working to meet their goals.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
In high school I played volleyball, basketball, and was on the swim team.
What major do you plan to pursue? Why?
I plan to pursue Psychology because I think learning about the human brain and how it works is extremely interesting.
What makes you most excited about rowing at K-State?
I’m most excited about the challenge and really pushing myself in K-state rowing.
Why did you choose K-State?
I chose K-State because it had everything I was looking for in a school. It stood out because of the culture on campus and the huge sense of school pride that you can feel when you go to visit.
What sports did you play in high school and how do you think they prepared you for rowing at this level?
I play competitive volleyball. It’s taught me how to work with a team in order to achieve a common goal. It has also taught me how to work hard in order to succeed against tough competition. This has helped to prepare me for rowing.
What stood out to you most about the K-State Rowing team?
The K-State rowing team really stood out to me because when I got the chance to talk to some of the members I got to hear about all the different backgrounds and sports they came from before going to K-State. It was reassuring to know that a lot of them were once in my shoes..
What makes you most excited about rowing at K-State?
I am most excited to try something that I’ve never done before. It will put me out of my normal comfort zone push me to work harder. I can’t wait to see how much I am able to grow and succeed in it.