Wildcat Pride

Transcript

Up next, we’ll meet scholar athlete Marqus, who’s a member of the NCAA division two Wildcat basketball team. He’s also getting a degree in Pre-med, and is well on his way to be coming to doctor. The commitment Wildcat athletics places on ensuring academics is at the forefront of the student athlete experience was very important to Marqus, and the reason he chose to come to CWU. Take it away Marqus.

– Thanks Alex. Hey, there. There are two reasons why I chose CWU, coach Rinta, and the academic offering of the school. I remember getting a phone call from coach, explaining how he wants to me on the team. And I could tell from this conversation, how much enthusiasm he has for being a wild cat. My plan is to attend medical school. So I knew I had a hard undergraduate program to complete. Finding a school with a quality science program, and an athletic program that values academics was important to me. I was impressed with Central small class sizes, and the quality of the Pre-med program. Plus, once I saw the Wildcat academic success center in the library, a study lounge for athletes, I knew the athletic program was committed to ensuring academics was at the forefront of my experience at CWU. This was the balance I was looking for. As a Wildcat, it is my goal to work hard on and off the court. Not just when games, but be a proud, and successful part of the academic community. My professors have all demonstrated how much they want me to succeed. I attribute their dedication to my making the Dean’s list, and the all academic team for the conference. I’ve grown a lot in my time at Central. I’ve expanded connections that’ll help build my career, and made friends that’ll last lifetime. I value the lessons I’ve learned as a student athlete. These are skills that’ll help serve me for the rest of my life. I’m proud to be a Wildcat. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Okay Marqus. Next step, medical school, way to go. No doubt for all the athletes, and coaches on Central’s 13 varsity teams. Wildcat pride means so much more than pride in sports. It’s pride in academics as well. What a story, Marqus. Great job. Thanks for sharing.