National Student Athlete Day: Favorite Part About Being a Hoosier Student Athlete?
4/6/2020 1:52:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– Today we celebrate the success of our student-athletes on and off the court for National Student Athlete Day. We asked the student-athletes on the Indiana volleyball team what is their favorite part about being a Hoosier student-athlete.
The IU Athletics department is so accommodating when it comes to being a student-athlete. They are willing to give you any resource you need to be successful in school and at your sport. The Athletics department is also really good at promoting mental health to their student athletes which I appreciate the most. My favorite part is the family atmosphere and the fact that I know any of my coaches would help me with anything I need.
-Kari Zumach
My favorite part of being a Hoosier student-athlete is the time and support that our academic advisors, coaches, and compliance provides us to succeed. In addition to them the other Hoosier athletes are the best! They are so helpful and supportive.
-Sophie Oliphant
My favorite thing about being a student athlete is the opportunity to see other Big Ten schools while playing the sport I love. Every place has a different energy and vibe, but I also love Wilkinson Hall so much because it's the best place in town!
-Kamryn Malloy
My favorite part about being a Hoosier student-athlete is being connected with so many new people. I'm surrounded by great coaches and support staff along with phenomenal teammates, all of who make this such an incredible opportunity.
-Brooke Westbeld
My favorite things about being a student-athlete is being able to build relationships with other student athletes and support staff and being fortunate enough to have access to a lot of different variants that can help me become a better version of myself on and off the court.
-Bayli Lebo
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Indiana University are the lessons I have learned as well as the people I have met. I have been taught so many life lessons that will contribute to my success outside of the court and in the real world. The bonds and friendships I have created with people at IU will last a lifetime and I couldn't be more grateful!
-Ashley Zulauf
I love being a Hoosier student-athlete. The support is immense in all areas. Everyone fully believes in your abilities and cares for you no matter what which I am so grateful to have. Besides the obvious of the school being absolutely beautiful in itself, everyone wants to see you succeed in the classroom and in the game. I've met some of the most dedicated and trustworthy people at IU and I'm so excited to be a part of this program. As student-athletes, our lives are so busy we sometimes forget to stop and truly appreciate what we have. Thank you, IU! Go Hoosiers!
-Haley Armstrong
My favorite part about being a Hoosier student-athlete is that in the short amount of time I have been at IU I already feel like I am part of a family and even though Hoosier nation is MASSIVE, everyone at IU has gone out of their way to make me feel like I'm an important part of IU. That sense of family is not only fostered by everyone in the athletic department, but also every professor and advisor.
-Elle Hillers
What I enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Indiana University is having the opportunity to meet people with different backgrounds, but common goals. From the classroom to the court, I am developing the skills necessary to not only be successful in college but successful in life.
-Olivia Panepinto
Being a student athlete means so much more than just getting to do what I love everyday. It provides me with so many opportunities that I never thought I would get to do. It has introduced me to some of the most important people in my life. The best part about all of it is it makes you feel like you have a home, you have a family and you are part of community outside of your hometown.
-Breana Edwards
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at IU is the fan base and how much everyone cares about one another.
-Emily Fitzner
My favorite thing about being a Hoosier Student-Athlete is the quality people I get to be with day in and day out! Being surrounded by people with the same moral values, mindset, and work ethic pushes me to be the best person I can be everyday and I am forever grateful for that. They make me proud to be a Hoosier.
-Klaire Thoman
The IU Athletics department is so accommodating when it comes to being a student-athlete. They are willing to give you any resource you need to be successful in school and at your sport. The Athletics department is also really good at promoting mental health to their student athletes which I appreciate the most. My favorite part is the family atmosphere and the fact that I know any of my coaches would help me with anything I need.
-Kari Zumach
My favorite part of being a Hoosier student-athlete is the time and support that our academic advisors, coaches, and compliance provides us to succeed. In addition to them the other Hoosier athletes are the best! They are so helpful and supportive.
-Sophie Oliphant
My favorite thing about being a student athlete is the opportunity to see other Big Ten schools while playing the sport I love. Every place has a different energy and vibe, but I also love Wilkinson Hall so much because it's the best place in town!
-Kamryn Malloy
My favorite part about being a Hoosier student-athlete is being connected with so many new people. I'm surrounded by great coaches and support staff along with phenomenal teammates, all of who make this such an incredible opportunity.
-Brooke Westbeld
My favorite things about being a student-athlete is being able to build relationships with other student athletes and support staff and being fortunate enough to have access to a lot of different variants that can help me become a better version of myself on and off the court.
-Bayli Lebo
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Indiana University are the lessons I have learned as well as the people I have met. I have been taught so many life lessons that will contribute to my success outside of the court and in the real world. The bonds and friendships I have created with people at IU will last a lifetime and I couldn't be more grateful!
-Ashley Zulauf
I love being a Hoosier student-athlete. The support is immense in all areas. Everyone fully believes in your abilities and cares for you no matter what which I am so grateful to have. Besides the obvious of the school being absolutely beautiful in itself, everyone wants to see you succeed in the classroom and in the game. I've met some of the most dedicated and trustworthy people at IU and I'm so excited to be a part of this program. As student-athletes, our lives are so busy we sometimes forget to stop and truly appreciate what we have. Thank you, IU! Go Hoosiers!
-Haley Armstrong
My favorite part about being a Hoosier student-athlete is that in the short amount of time I have been at IU I already feel like I am part of a family and even though Hoosier nation is MASSIVE, everyone at IU has gone out of their way to make me feel like I'm an important part of IU. That sense of family is not only fostered by everyone in the athletic department, but also every professor and advisor.
-Elle Hillers
What I enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Indiana University is having the opportunity to meet people with different backgrounds, but common goals. From the classroom to the court, I am developing the skills necessary to not only be successful in college but successful in life.
-Olivia Panepinto
Being a student athlete means so much more than just getting to do what I love everyday. It provides me with so many opportunities that I never thought I would get to do. It has introduced me to some of the most important people in my life. The best part about all of it is it makes you feel like you have a home, you have a family and you are part of community outside of your hometown.
-Breana Edwards
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete at IU is the fan base and how much everyone cares about one another.
-Emily Fitzner
My favorite thing about being a Hoosier Student-Athlete is the quality people I get to be with day in and day out! Being surrounded by people with the same moral values, mindset, and work ethic pushes me to be the best person I can be everyday and I am forever grateful for that. They make me proud to be a Hoosier.
-Klaire Thoman
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