I chose to go to the University of Alaska because of the abundance and ease of access to the outdoors. There were ski trails right outside of my dorm room as well as mountains, glaciers and the ocean to explore. But, my favorite part of being a student-athlete was the community of people.
College athletics has taught me how to work under pressure. Trying to pass four midterms and workout 15 hours in the same week can be overwhelming. In college, I really loved training because it allowed me to take a mental break from school. I was able to focus on the interval set and not think about my other stressors in life.
As cheesy as it sounds, college has helped me find myself and the type of person I want to be in the future. It has shaped what I value and my future goals in life. I love being part of a team and being able to inspire and motivate others. After my undergraduate degree, I hope to go into the medical field where I can work in a team and help other people.
College has helped me find myself and the type of person I want to be in the future.
Grace Miller