Macalester College Athletics

As a Scot
Three-time Dean’s List recipient… Studied abroad in London, UK during spring 2016.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I wanted to experience life away from the east coast so I looked into a lot of schools in the Midwest. I have family in the Twin Cities, so Macalester was a clear favorite from the beginning. It was a good fit academically and I loved the campus, so I decided to enroll.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
It has been extremely different than anything I have experienced in the past and I've grown a lot because of it. I'm incredibly excited to start my sophomore year and make it even better than my last year here.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
As a student athlete I've learned to budget my time effectively. In season, we don't have much free time so we need be efficient with schoolwork and other obligations. Otherwise, I'd end up staying up late to do work and my performance on the field would suffer.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Before Macalester, I was a pretty lazy person. Sometimes that side of me will still shine through, but years of balancing college soccer and academics has taught me to get down to work when I need to. I don't have time to procrastinate during the soccer season, so I've learned to get things done early. That being said, I still find myself swamped with work from time to time. It's those long hours in the middle of the night that make me appreciate the work ethic that I've gained from being involved in college sports. I know my hard work will serve me well in the future, regardless of what I end up doing.