Nichols Athletics with Natalie

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Let’s meet Natalie, a junior from Mystic, Connecticut studying psychology with a minor in business administration. Did you know Nichols has 24 varsity sports teams? Natalie is here to tell us all about the championship sports culture at Nichols and the lessons learned on and off the pitch. Natalie, you are up.

– Thanks, Alex. Soccer was a big part of who I was growing up, but I never felt like I reached my full potential. When I started the college process, I had no idea where I wanted to go or what I wanted to study. I didn’t even know I wanted to play collegiate level sports until I stepped foot here on the hill. From my first admissions tour, I knew the Nichols College athletic community would prepare me for my future physically, mentally, and academically. Nichols is a big sports school. We have about 1,200 students and more than half our athletes. We challenge each other to be our best selves, from the athletic trainers, to the strength and conditioning coaches, to the people who generously do our laundry. Ours is a program that takes pride in what we do and how we do it, even in the little things. We improve every single day. Nichols Athletics is deeply committed to success on and off the field. We have 24 varsity teams and many of us have won conference championships and advanced to the NCAAs in recent years. 19 members of the women’s soccer team have earned academic all conference this past fall and collectively, we earned a 3.58 GPA. Nichols College has prepared me in more ways than I could have hoped. My teammates are like my sisters and they have taught me so much. I’m earning a degree from the top business school here. With a powerful network of alumni, we’re eager to help me launch my career. Above all, Nichols College has taught me it’s better to be courageous, bold, and open to change rather than wonder what could have been. That’s all for me. Kicking it back to you, Alex.

– Great job, Natalie. Division III is the perfect place to pursue your passion for sports while allowing time to manage rigorous academics and engage in student life. That’s a win-win-win. Natalie from one college soccer player to another, continue, good luck in all your endeavors.