Makes Your Goals Reality
Segment #4 from New Jersey Institute of Technology
Transcript
NJIT is not only strong in research and STEM but it’s also NCAA Division 1 and a member of the America East Conference. These facilities are amazing for both athletes and students just looking to work out. Let’s meet someone who can tell us all about it and has come all the way from Cape Town, South Africa, to play soccer at NJIT. Regsan, the floor is all yours.
– How’s it Alex? Thanks for having me. It has always been my goal to play Division 1 soccer and pursue an education. NJIT provides a great environment and opportunity for me to Excel both on and off the field. Being a student here has helped me grow in ways that I could only have done at NJIT. The rigorous academics alongside an athletics program, competing in the America east conference has allowed me to push myself in so many new ways. I have formed great friendships with my teammates, of course, and others on campus. The athletics program really shows how diverse NJIT is and makes me proud to represent the students and school. Since I have roots in both South Africa and Australia, it was important to find a university that was focused on providing a home for their students. Did you know that 1500 international students from over 70 different countries call NJIT home? NJIT hosts over 200 clubs on campus. So every student will find activities to participate in. Being in an environment like NJIT, I’ve learned to balance the demands of what being a student athlete has brought. Managing time, balancing sport, friends and most importantly, academics. I aim to achieve my goal of becoming a professional soccer player and know that I will have a solid foundation for what comes next after earning a degree from NJIT. If you’re looking for a university, trust me, and kick off your university experience at NJIT, go to Highlanders. Alex, back to you.
– Regsan what an amazing journey you’ve had and what an outstanding ambassador for NJIT athletics you make. It’s been said that talent without working hard is nothing. but Regsan, I think you were showing what great things can happen when you bring both these things together here at NJIT. Thanks again for that.