Macalester College Athletics

Why I chose Macalester:
I transferred to Macalester as a sophomore from Harvey Mudd College (an engineering/science school), and after a year here I can say I am really glad I made the move. Even though I am still majoring in a hard science, Macalester has given me the freedom to explore my many other interests beyond math and science. Last year I took classes in music, philosophy, Russian Literature, and ancient Greek, which gave me the balance I needed to continue learning physics. The philosophy class I took, entitled “Darwin/Nietzsche/Freud,” is the best class I’ve ever taken. Macalester has been great outside the classroom as well. The soccer team is like a family, and it makes the transition to college life easy and enjoyable. I really enjoy the concerts the music department sponsors; they bring in really good musicians once or twice a semester, and all the shows are free. And if you don’t like music, there are plenty of similar events sponsored by other departments. Overall, I would say that if you’re interested in too many things, you like to work hard but also need time to kick it, Macalester is a great choice for school.

How Macalester has prepared me for life after graduation:
Being a student athlete at Macalester has taught me to have a healthy balance in life between work and play.  I've come to realize that I need physical challenges in life just as much as I need intellectual ones, and Macalester has helped me to implement both into my life.  Furthermore, I know that my teammates will serve as a diverse network that I will be able to turn to at anytime, wherever I am in life.