Champions of Character

Transcript

Let me introduce you to Alexis, a senior studying finance and a Siena softball player. She knows that being part of a team involves a lot more than game time. Alexis, tell us how you discovered your winning combination of community athletics and academics at Siena.

– Thanks for that intro Alex. Coming from a big high school in Michigan with almost 2,500 students, I was looking for the intimate dynamic that a small private university offers. I was looking for a home away from home, somewhere that I could find a family within my teammates, peers, and the faculty here. The initial relationships I made with my admissions counselor and the campus tour guides made a memorable first impression. As a bonus, I was able to follow my passion for softball to continue on and play the collegiate level on the Saints softball team. Within our athletic department, I found an environment that supported students for success on and off the field. My teammates have provided a circle of love and encouragement through the transition from life with parents to life on my own. In my spare time on campus, I love to get together with friends and teammates in our field house to practice and play any pickup sport. As a resident assistant in our residence halls, I’m able to connect with athletes outside of my program and relate to their busy student athlete schedules. Leadership is easy to find here at Siena with the diverse amount of teams, clubs, and other programs offered on campus. Personally, I’ve been able to be involved in student government as a Senator and be a student ambassador in the admissions office, just like the students I looked up to on my tour. At SHU, I’ve been able to learn many valuable life lessons, ranging from little things like time management or organizational skills to broader ideas like becoming the best version of myself. And well, that’s my story here at SHU. Back to you, Alex.

– And a great story it is, Alexis. Siena offers a wide array of athletic programs, including a newly formed eSports team. You are a fabulous ambassador for the next class of Saints coming on board. We know that the connections you’ve made as a Siena Saint will serve you well beyond your time on campus. Solid academics are a given when considering a college, but so much more goes into an education.